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This medical device is available without prescription. To achieve the optimal treatment success, you have to use the device according to the treatment schedule and the instructions in this user manual. In case of any fur ther questions, please ask your pharmacist or doctor. BlueTouch is a trademark owned by Koninklijke Philips N.V. intended use The BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch is a wearable medical device that intends to treat back pain during normal daily activities by supplying light and heat to the body by means of optical power and thermal conduction. Special blue LED light relaxes and helps heal damaged muscles through improved blood circulation.The BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch is intended to be used on the upper or lower back and can be positioned and adjusted on the treatment area by means of a fabric strap.The device is powered by built- in, non-exchangeable rechargeable batteries. The BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch is intended to be only used and operated by persons older than 18. It should always be used in accordance with the safety procedures and operating instructions included in this user manual and for the purpose for which it is designed. important important safety information Danger -Keep the adapter dr y. Warning -Do not immerse the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch in water nor rinse it under the tap. -Do not use the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch in wet surroundings. -The BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch is not intended for use by persons younger than 18 and persons with reduced physical, sensor y or mental capabilities. -THIS IS A MEDICAL DEVICE. KEEP THE DEVICE OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. -Make sure children do not play with the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch. -Always adhere to the treatment schedule in chapter ‘Using your BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch’. Do not treat more than twice a day. -Only charge the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch by connecting the USB cable and the adapter supplied with the device to a wall socket or by connecting the USB cable to a computer. -Always check the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch and the adapter for damage before use. -Do not use the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch or the adapter if either is damaged. -If the adapter is damaged, always have it replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a hazard. Contact Philips to obtain a new adapter. -Do not modify the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch and its accessories. -Do not intentionally touch the sensor in the centre of the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch when it is switched on. -Do not place any object on the sensor in the centre of the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch when it is switched on. -Never leave the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch unattended when it is switched on or charging. -Always return the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch to a ser vice centre authorised by Philips for examination or repair. Repair by unqualified people could cause a hazardous situation for the user. caution -The BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch is specifically designed to treat back pain during normal daily activities, such as working on the computer, reading, watching TV, gardening and performing household tasks, for instance cooking. Do not use it for any other purpose. -If treatment becomes uncomfor table, switch to a lower treatment mode. If treatment is still uncomfor table in low mode, switch off the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch and stop using it. -Never exer t excessive pressure on the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch, for instance by pressing, lying, sitting or standing on it. Do not lean heavily against the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch when sitting. -Use the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch in one of the Philips straps that has been specially designed for it. The straps are not supplied with the patch and have to be obtained separately. -Do not subject the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch to heavy shocks or drop it. -Do not squeeze or twist the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch. -Keep the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch away from sharp, pointed or abrasive objects. -Do not wear the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch while it is charging. -Do not apply any creams or lotions to the skin before treatment. -Blue light may discolour tattoos in the treatment area. -Use, charge and store the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch at a temperature between 10°C and 35°C and at a relative humidity between 30% and 90%. -If you take the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch from a ver y warm environment to a colder environment, wait approximately 3 hours before you use it. -Do not look directly into the light emitted by the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch when it is switched on. -Do not use the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch if you have a fever or if you have a health condition and/or use medication or cosmetics that may cause adverse skin reactions in combination with the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch. Read section ‘Contra-indications’ in this chapter to find out if any apply to you before you star t using the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch. -To disconnect the BlueTouch Pain Relief Patch from the mains, remove the adapter from the wall so...