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GETTING STARTED: This booklet contains all essential instructions; for additional product
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WARNING: No modi cation of this equipment is allowed.
Please READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. Use this product only for its intended use as
described in this manual.
INTENDED USE: The ESPADA has been developed to be used as an at-home device for the
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treatment of mild to moderate in ammatory acne on the facial area. The device is safe to use
on all skin tones. The ESPADA quickly, noninvasively and effectively eliminates acne-causing
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bacteria.
Suitable for:
• Mild acne (whiteheads, blackheads and papules)
• Moderate in ammatory acne (in amed, sensitive bumps lled with pus)
ESPADA™ FEATURES
1. Treatment surface
2. Antibacterial silicone
3. Start/stop button
4. Charging port
5. Indication light
• Blue (LED) light – For killing acne bacteria. Activates when device touches the skin. Flashes
3 times to indicate the start of each routine. Each time the ESPADA
performs a self-check to ensure blue LED emissions remain at the appropriate level for use.
If moved from the skin the light will automatically turn off.
• T-Sonic™ pulsations – when the device is turned on, its pulsations will be in a lower
intensity and when it touches the skin, the intensity will increase so more blue light can
penetrate the pores for increased effectiveness. After the device is moved from the skin,
the pulsations will return to a lower intensity setting automatically.
• Targeting light (red cross-shaped light) – Targets the exact spot you wish to apply the
treatment. Activates when device is away from the skin and turns off when the device
touches the skin.
• Built-in timer – Every 30 seconds the device will pause its pulsations and ash to indicate
the end of each routine. After indication, the device should be moved to the next
treatment spot.
• If the device does not make contact with the skin when it is turned on, it will automatically
switch off after 3 minutes.
USING YOUR ESPADA : Cleanse and dry your face before using the device. Press the center
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button once to activate. Direct it over the blemish you wish to treat with the targeting light for
ultimate precision. Gently place the device onto the blemish and hold it there for 30 seconds and
wait for the built-in timer to indicate when the treatment is nished. Blemishes can be subjected to
more than one 30 second routine, depending on severity. For mild acne, apply two 30 second
routines. For moderate acne, 3 to 4 routines. Move the device to another blemish you wish to treat,
if any, and repeat the procedure. There is no need to switch off the device between treatments.
NOTE: SKIN WARMTH: The skin may feel warm during treatment, which is normal and not cause
for any concern. TEMPORARY SKIN REDNESS: The skin may develop a slight redness that fades
within 24 hours. TEMPORARY SKIN DISCOLORATION: If the skin develops a slight discoloration
that lasts more than 24 hours, stop using the ESPADA
Before your 1st treatment perform a simple compatibility test. Test the device on a less
sensitive area of the skin, such as the inner arm, before beginning treatment on the face
following the HOW TO USE instructions exactly. Wait 24 hours and check the treated area. If
you don't notice any difference (redness, discoloration or irritation) between the treated and
untreated skin, you may begin the Blue Light Acne Treatment.
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RISKS
Hazards Effects to user
May cause injury, discomfort
Overheating
or interrupted treatment
Inadvertent light
May cause discomfort and
contact with eyes
possibly headache
May cause redness,
Photosensitivity
in ammation and irritation
Adverse reaction with
May cause redness,
certain medications
in ammation and irritation
or supplements
Contact with neck
in users with thyroid Possible stimulation of growth
conditions
Incorrect
Attempting to use on more
identi cation of
severe forms of acne or other
"mild to moderate
skin conditions may cause
in ammatory acne"
adverse results
WARNINGS:
• Consult your dermatologist prior to using the ESPADA
• Do NOT use the device for severe, nodular or cystic acne.
• Do NOT use the device on or come in contact with injured skin or skin that has undergone surgery.
• Do NOT use the device on beauty spots/moles, warts, ingrown hairs or irritated skin.
• Do NOT use device in and around the eye and lip area.
• Do NOT use the device if you are particularly sensitive to light.
• Do NOT use the device if you have had sunburn within the past 2 weeks.
• Do NOT apply the treatment to a spot more than 3 times daily. Any more often than this could
lead to skin burns or injuries. Leave a minimum time of 4 hours between each treatment.
• Do NOT use device longer than 2 minutes on one blemish. Overuse can lead to skin injury.
• Excessive use beyond the recommended treatment time may cause the device to become
warm. The device's temperature will not go beyond 40°C if used at room temperature, but
may cause discomfort or prolonged redness.
• If after using device you experience a worsening of the skin (skin feels tense,
uncomfortable, irritated, red, burning, etc.), undesired side effects or prolonged redness,
stop using the device and consult your doctor. However, a temporary, mild reddening
after application is normal.
• Never look directly at the blue light as this could lead to eye injury.
• Do NOT let children use or play with the ESPADA
children and may cause skin injury such as temporary redness or pigment changes (hypo-
and hyperpigmentation) or affect their eyes.
• Proper supervision and instructions for safe use should be given to those with reduced
physical and mental abilities.
• Do NOT share the ESPADA
from one person to another.
• Do NOT use the device if it is visibly damaged, and never attempt to open or repair the
device. Doing this could result in damage or malfunction to the device, serious eye or skin
injury, re, or possibly fatal electric shock.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use this device.
• Those who have had a migraine in the past two years should not use this device.
• Do NOT use over a thyroid gland as it may result in growth stimulation.
• If you are taking drugs or steroids for pain or skin conditions that cause light sensitivity,
using this device may result in a photosensitive reaction.
• Do not use over or near a steroid injection received within the last six months. Doing so
may result in a photosensitive reaction.
• In order to prevent re or serious burns, immediately turn off device if it begins to overheat.
Keep away from aerosol products.
Contraindications
• Do NOT use if you have a history of light triggered seizures.
• Do NOT use this device over a suspicious or cancerous lesion as it can delay proper
medical treatment.
Typical characteristics of potentially cancerous lesions include:
• Asymmetry: one half of the abnormal skin area is different than the other half
• Borders: irregular borders
• Color: varies from one area to another with shades of tan, brown, or black (sometimes
white, red, blue)
• Diameter: usually (but not always) larger than 6 mm in size (diameter of a pencil eraser)
• Bleeding: Any skin growth that bleeds or will not heal
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Caution
Stop use immediately, allow device to cool.
Use caution to prevent light source from shining
directly into the eyes.
Contact your physician if you think you may
be having a photosensitive reaction.
Please read Contraindications before use.
Please read Contraindications before use.
Please read Intended Use before starting
if you have medical concerns.
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with other people. Sharing the device could transfer bacteria
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has not been tested on
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