Breg Polar Ankle Pad

Features

• Breg Polar Ankle Pad is highly durable, and available in both sterile and non-sterile versions
• Indications:
  - Post operative
  - Arthroscopic procedures
  - Reconstructive procedures
  - Plastic surgery
  - General surgery
  - Post-trauma
  - Chronic pain
  - Physical therapy
• Note:
  - A barrier must be applied between the Polar Pad and the skin of the patient
  - Polar dressings providing complete coverage between the pad and the patient are available
• Instruction Manual

More Information

• lnstructions for Fitting Pad:
  - Apply an insulation barrier such as BREG Polar Dressing, Webril, Kerlix, cast padding. elastic bandage, that provides complete coverage between the Polar Pad and skin.
  - Do not let any part of the Pad touch skin.
  - If a sterile dressing has been applied to the treatment site that does not completely cover the skin under the pad, use an additional insulation barrier.
  - The Pad alone is too cold to be applied directly to the skin.
  - Apply the Polar Pad with the plastic channeled side towards the skin.
  - Do not wrap pad so tightly as to restrict normal circulation, as this can cause injury.
  - Connect the Polar Pad couplings to the Polar Care unit couplings.
  - Follow the polar care operating instructions and product insert inside the pouch: both are affixed to the unit.
  - Inspect the skin under the Polar Pad by lifting the edge, as prescribed, typically every 1 to 2 hours.
  - Stop using and contact the practitioner immediately if you experience any adverse reactions, such as: increased pain, burning, increased swelling, itching, blisters, increased redness. discoloration, welts, other changes in skin appearance, or any other reaction identified by your practitioner.
  - To end cold therapy, disconnect electrical power and press the two metal tabs on the hose coupling and gently pull apart or remove the Polar Pad from your body.
• Warning:
  - Pad can be cold enough to seriously injure the skin.
  - Non-sterile and for single patient use only.
  - Do not attempt to sterilize the pad