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(A) Preparing FlowOx™: (a) Insert the Positioner [16] into the Pressure Chamber [1] and align its grooves with the ridges on
the floor of the Pressure Chamber [1]. The Positioner [16] is adjustable forwards and backwards and for left or right foot
usage. The foot shall be placed on the Positioner, so the foot alignment matches the Left Foot symbol [57] or Right Foot
symbol [58]. (b) Insert the Padding [17] into the Pressure Chamber [1] so that the Fastening Band [18] is towards the
top. Start by pushing its two Air Vents [19] into the holes on the inside of the Pressure Chamber [1]. Attach the four
holes on the Fastening Band [18] of the Padding [17] to the four studs on the inside of the Pressure Chamber neck. (c)
Place the Seal [20] around the top of the Pressure Chamber [1]. The Seal has a hole in the front section which should be
placed on the Stud [21] on the front top of the Pressure Chamber [1]. Note: The Seal Seam [22] should be on the outside
(d) Place one of the holes of the Strap [23] over the same stud that the Seal [20] is fastened to. Wrap the Strap [23]
around the Seal [20] edges and secure it by placing the other Strap [23] hole over the same Stud [21] (e) Connect the
Hose with Filter [24] to the Hose Connector [25] on the Control Unit [4]. Note: Ensure that the connection is tight. (f)
Connect the External Power Supply [2] to the Power Supply Port [3] on the Control Unit [4] and then to an electrical
socket. Note: No other power supply should be used.
(B) Fitting FlowOx™. (a) Check that the Pressure Chamber [1] fits the patient and is comfortable. Only the arch of the foot
should rest lightly on the top of the Positioner [16]. Note: The foot should not touch the bottom of the Pressure Chamber
[1]. The Positioner [16] is not a weight bearing support device. (b) The Seal [20] should be comfortable on the bare calf.
(c) Ask the patient to put their Pressure Chamber [1] on and take it off several times. Check that the patient can do this
without harming the skin or disrupting any wound dressings. Note: It is recommended that a non-shedding sock/tubular
bandage is used to cover any wound dressings and the areas of the leg which touch the Padding [17] and Positioner [16].
(d) If the test was OK, the patient can use the device alone as instructed in the section "Daily Use of FlowOx™". Note:
training should include: how to set up the device at home, put on and take off the Pressure Chamber [1], operating the
system, cleaning, and how to care for the device, adding time with the Timecard [5], and discussion of hazards, e.g.
tripping and disposal of small parts.
Please refer to the User Instructions videos on the 'Help' page of the website (www.flowox.com) for further information.
Putting on the Pressure Chamber [1]: Once the system has been assembled (see "Preparing FlowOx™ above), (a) Roll
down the Seal [20] over the Pressure Chamber [1] neck to allow the leg to be put into the opening. (b) While sitting on
a chair, insert the foot to be treated into the Pressure Chamber [1]. (c) Make sure that the Positioner [16] is correctly
placed for the foot to be treated as advised by the clinician. (d) Roll the Seal [20] up over the leg and make sure it fits
snugly around the bare leg. Note: Physical contact should only occur between the patient's leg, the Positioner [16], the
Padding [17] and the Seal [20] and caution should be taken to avoid pressure points between the leg and the device.
Treatment: (a) Place the leg into the Pressure Chamber [1] and press the On/Off Button [7] on the Control Unit [4] to
start the treatment. (b) Make sure the leg and foot are centrally placed inside the Pressure Chamber [1] and not touching
the outside walls during inflation of the Padding [17] (10-15 sec). See image [29]. (c) Treatment begins. Time counts
upwards on the Multi Screen [8]. The Treatment Ongoing symbol [27], along with a progress bar (shown first minute
only) will appear on the Multi Screen [8]. (d) Place the Pressure Chamber [1] at a comfortable distance from the chair
and if needed, change position of the Pressure Chamber [1] during treatment to increase comfort. Note: The patient
should remain seated during treatment ● A er 2 hours a Smiley Face symbol [9] lights up on the Multi Screen [8] ● All
treatment use is recorded on the device ● The FlowOx™ continues working for 12 hours unless it is stopped ● If
condensation appears on the inside of the Pressure Chamber [1] when in use, insert 1-2 Absorgel Pouches [26] into the
Pressure Chamber [1] floor. Note: An Absorgel Pouch [26] should be used for a maximum of 10 days, or less depending
on humidity level and temperature. Thereafter it must be disposed of. ● The treatment can be stopped and restarted
any time by pressing the On/Off Button [7].
Taking off the Pressure Chamber [1]: (a) Turn off the Control Unit [4] by pressing the On/Off Button [7]. (b) Roll down
the Seal [20] around the neck of the Pressure Chamber [1] shell. (c) Push the Release Valve Button [28] to deflate the
Padding [17]. (d) Gently remove the leg from the Pressure Chamber [1] after deflating the Padding [17]. (e) Roll up the
Seal [20] from the Pressure Chamber neck to release it from tension. Do not leave the Seal [20] stretched over the
Pressure Chamber neck.
After daily treatment: If possible, leave the Pressure Chamber [1] and Control Unit [4] in place for daily treatment
procedures. If the Control Unit [4] and Pressure Chamber [1] are left in place, make sure they are close to each other, to
avoid tripping hazard, and unplugged from the electrical socket. ● If you used an Absorgel Pouch [26], seal it inside a
sealable plastic bag until next use. ● If you need to move the system, use the Control Unit Handle [30] and the Pressure
Chamber Handle [31] ● Wound dressings should be inspected a er each treatment and replaced if necessary. ● If the
Hose with Filter [24] is clogged, please contact your clinician or your local distributor.
610-00013 FLOWOX™ 2.0 Instructions for Use (IFU) Manual Rev 20
DAILY USE OF FLOWOX™
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Date of Issue: 09 OCT 2024
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