User’s Guide Zona Plus™ Series 3 ZONA HEALTH™ January 1, 2013 Revision 2.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ................................................................................................................................................................................. 2 Zona Plus™ .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Using The Zona Plus™ .................................................................................................
WELCOME Congratulations! You are on your way to joining tens of thousands of Zona Plus™ Users! Thanks to the technology behind the Zona Plus™, you can perform an effective exercise to lower blood pressure in a mere 12 minutes a day, 5 days a week, virtually anytime, anywhere and without breaking a sweat! Zona Plus™ is the first and only isometric therapy device that guides you through an optimal therapy routine at the ideal intensity level for your body to magnify blood pressure reductions while staying at
ZONA PLUS™ ZONA PLUS™ THERAPY STEPS ZONA PLUS™ AT A GLANCE On/Off Button Display Screen Grip Sensor USB Port USING THE ZONA PLUS™ Reminder: You should perform a successful therapy with your Zona Plus™ 1 time per day, a minimum of 5 days per week Before you get started: • • • • • Your Zona Plus™ comes with the battery charged for your first session. The therapy will take about 12 minutes. You will perform steps 1 - 6 each time you do the therapy. Sit down in a comfortable chair and relax.
performing the therapy by briefly pushing the green ON/OFF button on the device until the desired username is displayed on the screen. Tip: If two people are using the same device, establishing separate user accounts allows you to not only track your results separately but also allows you to store personal device preferences such as volume, screen brightness and even reminder alarms unique to each user.
When you see the “Squeeze Less” indicator, slowly relax your grip until you see “HOLD”. Tip: It normally takes some practice to learn how to keep HOLD on the screen. It should become easier the more you use the Zona Plus™. Step 4: Left Hand • The Zona Plus™ should now be in your left hand. • Squeeze the Zona Plus™ just enough to display “HOLD” on the screen. Hold this position while the timer on the Zona Plus™ display counts down from 120 seconds to 0.
1. Score: Your score reflects how well you were able to keep your squeezes in the “Hold” zone during Steps 3-6. Your score is calculated irrespective of your hand strength. That is, the strong user and the weak user have equal chances of getting a good score. A score of 80 or above indicates that the therapy session was successful and will be counted towards your compliance calculations. 2.
ZONA HEALTH™ SOFTWARE WHAT IS THE ZONA HEALTH™ SOFTWARE? The Zona Health™ software is a program developed by Zona Health™, Inc. that acts like a personal coach to help you reach your blood pressure goals. It enables you to chart your Zona Plus™ scores and blood pressure readings side by side on the Zona Health™ website to help you stay on track. To use the Zona Health™ software you must create an account and register your Zona Plus™ device.
then plug it back in. The device will upload any therapy data on your Zona Plus™ to the secure Zona Health™ server. Congratulations you have created your Zona Health™ account and registered your Zona Plus™ device. Be sure to keep your username and password in a safe place for future use. HOW DO I UPLOAD MY THERAPY DATA? 1) Ensure that you have completed all the steps in ”Getting Started Using Zona Health™ Software” and that the Zona Health™ icon is active in the system tray.
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ZONA PLUS™ THERAPY PAGE OVERVIEW 1. Enter Blood Pressure Button Clicking this button will result in a small window opening. Here you can select the day of your reading and enter the time of your reading as well as your systolic, diastolic and pulse readings. Click “Insert” to insert new blood pressure records into the database. Click “Close” when you are finished inserting blood pressure records. After clicking “Close” your data on the therapy page will automatically update. 2.
HOW DO I PERSONALIZE MY ZONA PLUS™ SETTINGS? 1) Ensure that you have completed all the steps in “Getting Started Using the Zona Health™ Software”. 2) Use your internet browser to navigate to www.zona.com, click the applicable country flag and then select “My Zona Account” and log in to your Zona Health™ account. 3) Select the “Zona Configuration” tab. This page allows you to personalize your Zona Plus™.
SHARING ZONA PLUS™ THERAPY DATA The Zona Health™ software allows you to securely share your therapy progress and blood pressure changes with the important people in your life, such as your doctor, your family and your friends. Your data is secure and accessible only to individuals to whom you give access. HOW DO I SHARE OR VIEW SHARED THERAPY DATA? 1) Ensure that you have completed all the steps in ”Getting Started Using The Zona Health™ Software”. 2) Use your internet browser to navigate to www.zona.
MANAGING SHARED DATA OVERVIEW These are the names of the people who have invited you to see their therapy progress. Use these fields to enter the name and email address of the people you want to show your therapy data. They will be sent an email invitation with specific directions for how to view your progress. Scroll to see the names of the people you have already invited to see your data.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR USE DEVICE DESCRIPTION Zona PlusTM is a small, handheld, isometric handgrip therapy device. The device provides the user visual and audible feedback about their progress in following an isometric therapy protocol, at the target handgrip strength and for the target period of time, which has beneficial effects when used for the overall management of cardiovascular fitness.
• • • • • • Hypotension (low blood pressure) or elevated (an increase in) blood pressure. Light-headedness. Arrhythmia. Aggravation or development of: anxiety, anxiety-like symptoms, or difficulty sleeping. Headache. Irritation or sensitization to device materials. Like other forms of isometric therapy, the Zona Plus™ will raise blood pressure for a short period of time while it is used each day. Rarely, increases in blood pressure have been associated with chest pain, heart attack, and stroke.
• If you experience hand soreness, fatigue, discomfort, or other symptoms, stop using the Zona Plus™ and contact your healthcare professional. Resume use of the Zona Plus™ only as recommended by your healthcare professional. HOW DO I CARE FOR THE ZONA PLUS™? • The Zona Plus™ is designed to require no regular maintenance other than occasional cleaning. Please follow the instructions below: • Cleaning.
GUIDANCE AND MANUFACTURER’S DECLARATION Warning! Equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable mixtures. Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided. Portable and Mobile RF Communications Equipment can affect Medical Electrical Equipment.
SYMBOLS DEFINITION OF SYMBOLS Direct current Caution No trash Authorized Representative CLASS II equipment TYPE BF APPLIED PART Keep dry Operating temperature range Manufacturer 18 Operating humidity range
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