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Warnings / Safety Precautions
• Failure to comply with safety precautions can result in iQ Vacuum
malfunctioning and risk of injury to the user. Please read the
instruction manual thoroughly before using.
• Always exercise good judgment and common sense when using
iQ Vacuum.
• Initial operating of iQ Vacuum should be done in the presence of a
trained care professional.
• Do not attempt to open or modify any component of iQ Vacuum.
• If any issues or concerns with the iQ Vacuum arise, contact a
Prosthetist for assistance. DO NOT attempt to make technical
repairs.
• Do not continue to use the iQ Vacuum if the plastic cover enclosure
is broken.
• Do not use iQ Vacuum while the battery is charging. Be sure to
disconnect it from the charger prior to putting on the prosthesis.
• If it becomes necessary to isolate iQ Vacuum from the mains while
charging, unplug the battery charger.
• If unusual movement or product wear is detected in a structural
part of a prosthesis at any time, immediately discontinue use of the
device and consult a clinical specialist.
• iQ Vacuum contains a Lithium-polymer battery. Lithium-polymer
batteries contain hazardous materials and should never be disposed
of in residential or commercial garbage. They should never be
incinerated because they may explode. Reference local regulations
for proper disposal of product.
• iQ Vacuum has small parts and a charging cord that can be a
potential choking hazard.
Product Description
Freedom iQ Vacuum is a microprocessor controlled, automatically
adjusting vacuum that monitors activity to control the amount of
pressure in the prosthetic socket for the changing needs of the user.
Intended Use
Freedom iQ Vacuum is intended for use by individuals with lower limb
amputations who would benet from improved socket environment
and physical connection to their prosthesis.
Indications
Freedom iQ Vacuum is indicated for use as a component in a prosthetic
leg for individuals with lower limb deciency including:
• Persons or Individuals with unilateral or bilateral
transtibial amputations
• Individuals with congenital limb loss below the knee
Qualications
Freedom iQ Vacuum should only be integrated in the prosthesis by
a trained O&P professional.
Product Specications – Physical Properties
No weight limit for users of all activity levels.
Average Product Weight: 271 g
Build Height: no additional build height for standard Pylon
(a minimum of 50,8 mm – 76,2 mm of pylon/adapters are required)
Suitable for ambulatory level: K2 – K4
iQ Vacuum is tested and compliant with the following standards:
• IEC/EN60601-1
Environmental Specications
• Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 45 °C
• Storage Temperature Range: -25 to 70 °C
• Humidity Range: 0 – 100%
• Altitude Range: 0 – 3,350 m
• Weather resistance: rated to IP67
- iQ Vacuum should be powered o or put into Water Mode if
submersion is anticipated.
- iQ Vacuum is safe for occasional submersion in fresh water
up to 1 m for up to 30 minutes.
The user should dry the device with a towel once out of the water.
- iQ Vacuum should not be used for bathing or showering.
- iQ Vacuum should not be immersed in salt water or chlorinated
water as these may cause corrosion.
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