Elasto-Gel™ products may be used for either hot or
cold therapy and will not leak if punctured. When heated, products
provide moist therapy heat and when used cold, products provide
soothing cold without causing trauma to the skin or nerves. In
addition, when used cold, the products remain soft and flexible even
at -20ºF. The products will not dry out, become hard or change form
and are re-usable. The products have the ability to conform to all
contoured areas and move with patient movement. Products are covered
with a four-way stretch material that allows maximum conformity, heat
transfer and comfort.
1. COLD THERAPY
Store the wrap in the freezer for a minimum of two (2) hours. It may
be left in the freezer indefinitely until ready to use. It will remain
flexible even at -20°F. Remove the wrap prior to defrosting the
freezer. Note: Always store products in a plastic bag while in freezer.
2. HEAT THERAPY
The most convenient method of heating the wrap is in a microwave oven. Please refer to the chart below for heating times. Note: all microwaves vary in heating and may have “hot spots”. Be cautious when heating.
Wait one minute (60 seconds) before using. The wrap should feel WARM to the touch, NOT HOT. Hold the wrap firmly against the skin for 30 seconds before re-heating. If the wrap is not warm enough, heat according to the Reheat Increment in the table below and rotate the product each time.
The wrap can also be heated in a conventional oven
at 250°F for 10-15 minutes. Place wrap on a cookie sheet or baking dish
in the center of the oven. Do no allow straps to touch the heating
element. Flip the wrap after 6 minutes for even heating.
3. DO NOT GET THE PRODUCTS WET
The gel will absorb water and swell. If the product becomes damp, lay
it on a flat surface and allow it to fully air dry before continuing
use. Do not use wet towels under the gel.
4. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Remove the outside cover and hand wash in cold water and mild soap.
Hang up to dry. Wipe the white inner cover with a damp (not wet) cloth
using mild soap or disinfectant. Allow the product to fully air dry
before continuing to use.
In the following table, find your product, and then follow the
heating times for your wattage of microwave. If after heating for the
indicated time the product is still not warm, use the time in the Reheat
Increment to heat it up further. Do not increase these times beyond
what is specified here. Failure to follow the heating times can result
in burns and product failure.
Product |
600-700 watt
Microwave
|
1100 watt
Microwave
|
Reheat
Increment
|
TW6001 4x24 All-purpose |
30-45 seconds |
30 seconds |
15 seconds |
TW6002 6x16 All-purpose |
30-45 seconds |
35 seconds |
15 seconds |
TW6005 6x24 All-purpose |
45-60 seconds |
45 seconds |
20 seconds |
TW6010 9x24 All-purpose |
60-90 seconds |
60 seconds |
30 seconds |
TW6030 6x30 All-purpose |
45-60 seconds |
45 seconds |
20 seconds |
TW6040 9x30 All-purpose |
60-90 seconds |
60 seconds |
30 seconds |