NeilMed HydroPulse Pulsatile Nasal/Sinus Irrigation System

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NeilMed HydroPulse Multi-Speed Pulsating Nasal/Sinus Irrigation System with variable flow rate control system specifically for nasal and sinus irrigation. Not just a cleanse or rinse, the pulsating action is clinically proven to make your sinus cilia – the body's first line of defense against contagions, pollen, and foreign matter.

This is the serious but pleasant way to good sinus health in a medically recognized (covered in dozens of medical journal articles) but drug-free way.

The Hydro Pulse restores sinus cilia to good health so they can rapidly eliminate pollen from the body – without expensive drugs & their side effects. This is a pleasant treatment done at home, designed to be super-gentle. Pulsatile irrigation is DIFFERENT; it actually restores your own body’s health maintenance system, the sinus cilia. The Hydro Pulse is also convenient – never messy – always gentle and pleasant. The unit does all the work for you, our convenient thumb switch makes it easy.

Contains : 1 Universal Voltage base unit, 2 Sinus tips, 2 Throat tips/integral tongue cleaners (for breath control), 30 Sinus rinse premixed packets and complete instructions.

WARNING
We recommend rinsing your nasal passages with NeilMed® SINUS RINSE™ packets only. Rinsing your nasal passages with only plain water without the saline mixture will result in a severe burning sensation, as plain water is not physiologic for your nasal lining, even if it is appropriate for drinking. Additionally, for your safety, do not use tap or faucet water unless it has been previously boiled for five minutes or more (and then cooled down) as boiling sterilizes the water. Other choices are distilled, micro-filtered (through 0.2 micron), reverse osmosis filtered or commercially bottled water. You can store boiled water in a clean container for seven days or more if refrigerated. Do not rinse if your nasal passages are completely blocked or if you have an ear infection or blocked ears. If you have had recent ear or sinus surgery, contact your physician prior to irrigation. If you experience any pressure in the ears or burning in the nasal passages, stop irrigation and get further directions from your physician. Keep out of reach of children. Read and retain this enclosed brochure for instructions and other important information.
We recommend that you use the HydroPulse® ONE HOUR PRIOR to bedtime in order to avoid any residual solution dripping down the throat.
Patients who are unable to stand up or bend near the sink SHOULD NOT use this product.
We strongly advise against the use of the HydroPulse®on children or adults who are bed bound or have physical limitations or mental disabilities, and thus are not physically able to perform irrigation or able to understand the directions. Adults should read the directions first before using it on their children. Keep out of reach of children. Do not swallow the solution; however, if you do so accidentally, there is no harm as the amount of sodium ingested in one swallow is insignificant.

CAUTIONS
The HydroPulse® is an electrical device, and like all other electrical devices, requires precautions to guard against fire and electric shock. Read and understand all cautions. If you have any questions, contact customer service before use.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
DANGER
- To reduce the risk of electricity related hazards:

• Unplug this product before filling. Fill the reservoir with water only unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. Do not overfill.
• Always unplug this product immediately after using.
• Always remove the plug with dry hands. Remove the plug from socket for storage and maintenance. Never remove the cord by pulling the wire.
• If the plug is dusty, clean it before inserting into the wall.
• Product should never be left unattended when plugged in. Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by, on, or near children or the physically or mentally impaired. The HydroPulse® should not be used on children under the age of 5.
• Do not use while bathing.
• Do not place or store product where it can fall or bepulled into a tub or sink.
• Do not place in or drop into water or other liquids.
• Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water. If the device falls into water, unplug immediately.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Never block the air openings of the product or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch, where the air openings may be blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair and the like.
• Never use this device if electric cord is frayed, if the plug is broken, or if this device blows a fuse.
• Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.
• Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• The motor in our pulsatile nasal irrigator has temperature control. When it is overheated, the power will shut off automatically. Wait 10 minutes to allow motor to cool down.
• If the device stops working, contact NeilMed® customer service. Do not try to service or modify unit.
  Never open the unit.

This product is 100% guaranteed for one year from date of original purchase.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
This product is not a toy; it must be kept out of reach from children.
Possible electric shock.
Do not take machine apart.

Please read Warning before using.
USE ONLY AS DIRECTED, IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST SEE YOUR DOCTOR/HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL.

The NeilMed® HydroPulse® Pulsatile Nasal/Sinus Irrigation System must only be used as directed. Failure to use as directed could result in injury. If you have any questions about the use of this product, contact customer service before use. Always follow your doctor’s instructions if they are different from those in these instructions. Please inform your doctor that you are using this product. Be sure to ask your doctor for instructions about use after sinus/nasal surgery. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully when adding prescribed antibiotic or antifungal medications to the HydroPulse®.

Assembly Instructions

1. Open the cover on the circular tubing compartment and remove the loose screw kept inside.
2. Locate the white box containing the power cord and a small Philips head screwdriver.
3. Slide the tubing compartment into the base of the Hydro Pulse device where indicated.
4. Open the cover on the tubing compartment and insert the screw into the center of the compartment, as shown in the photo. Use the Philips head screwdriver to tighten the screw.

Instructions for Tubing Replacement
To obtain replacement tubing, please contact NeilMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc. by calling
1 (877) 477-8633 or emailing questions@neilmed.com

Instructions for Nasal/Sinus Irrigation
Step 1: Plug the machine into the power source.
Step 2: Prepare solution: • Remove the water reservoir from the device and open the lid. Fill the reservoir with 16 oz (480 ml) of lukewarm water. Use only distilled, commercially bottled, or previously boiled and cooled water. Filtered water is safe only if it has been filtered through a 0.2-micron filter or reverse osmosis system. Add 2 blue Neilmed Sinus Rinse mixture packets or one green Neilmed Sinus Rinse mixture packet and mix thoroughly to fully dissolve the mixture. We recommend that you do not use homemade salt mixtures for nasal irrigation, as they may have inaccurate concentrations and lead to inadequate relief, a burning or stinging sensation, or even nasal congestion.
Step 3: Open the compartment on the top of the lid of the water reservoir to locate the tips. Remove the nasal irrigator tip and insert into irrigator handle.
Step 4: Remove irrigator handle and open front circular compartment to access coiled tubing. Uncoil the tubing to the desired length to allow irrigation handle to reach the nose.
Step 5: Use + and - controls to set the desired flow rate. We recommend that you start with the lowest setting, and gradually increase the flow rate as desired.
Step 6: Press the appropriate button for either continuous flow or pulsatile flow irrigation.
Step 7: Turn the device on using the power button on the front control panel. This will not start the stream of water.
Step 8: Start irrigating:

• Lean over the sink. Bend your head so you are looking down toward the sink basin.
• Keeping your mouth open, and without holding your breath, place the tip snugly against your nostril.
• To start the stream of solution, slide the blue button on the handle upward. Saline will enter one nostril and drain out the other side. Do not swallow or spit when irrigating.
• To temporarily stop the flow of water, slide the blue button on the handle downward until you hear a “click.”
• When you are about half way through the solution, stop the flow of water and switch to the other nostril. Use 125 mL to 250 mL, or 4 to 8 ounces, of solution for each nostril.
• Blow your nose very gently, ensuring not to pinch completely to avoid pressure on the eardrums. If tolerable, sniff in any residual solution remaining in the nasal passage once or twice. This may clean out the posterior nasopharyngeal area, which is the area at the back of your nasal passage. Generally, the fluid in your sinuses will exit about 20 minutes later when the cilia are activated.

Step 9: Power off device

Note: When turning off the stream of water with the switch on the handle, it is important to slide the switch all the way down until you hear a “click.” This will ensure that the valve is fully closed and water will not leak out.

WARNING
We recommend rinsing your nasal passages with NeilMed® SINUS RINSE™ packets only. Rinsing your nasal passages with only plain water without the saline mixture will result in a severe burning sensation, as plain water is not physiologic for your nasal lining, even if it is appropriate for drinking. Additionally, for your safety, do not use tap or faucet water unless it has been previously boiled for five minutes or more (and then cooled down) as boiling sterilizes the water. Other choices are distilled, micro-filtered (through 0.2 micron), reverse osmosis filtered or commercially bottled water. You can store boiled water in a clean container for seven days or more if refrigerated. Do not rinse if your nasal passages are completely blocked or if you have an ear infection or blocked ears. If you have had recent ear or sinus surgery, contact your physician prior to irrigation. If you experience any pressure in the ears or burning in the nasal passages, stop irrigation and get further directions from your physician. Keep out of reach of children. Read and retain this enclosed brochure for instructions and other important information.
We recommend that you use the HydroPulse® ONE HOUR PRIOR to bedtime in order to avoid any residual solution dripping down the throat.
Patients who are unable to stand up or bend near the sink SHOULD NOT use this product.
We strongly advise against the use of the HydroPulse®on children or adults who are bed bound or have physical limitations or mental disabilities, and thus are not physically able to perform irrigation or able to understand the directions. Adults should read the directions first before using it on their children. Keep out of reach of children. Do not swallow the solution; however, if you do so accidentally, there is no harm as the amount of sodium ingested in one swallow is insignificant.

CAUTIONS
The HydroPulse® is an electrical device, and like all other electrical devices, requires precautions to guard against fire and electric shock. Read and understand all cautions. If you have any questions, contact customer service before use.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
DANGER
- To reduce the risk of electricity related hazards:

• Unplug this product before filling. Fill the reservoir with water only unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. Do not overfill.
• Always unplug this product immediately after using.
• Always remove the plug with dry hands. Remove the plug from socket for storage and maintenance. Never remove the cord by pulling the wire.
• If the plug is dusty, clean it before inserting into the wall.
• Product should never be left unattended when plugged in. Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by, on, or near children or the physically or mentally impaired. The HydroPulse® should not be used on children under the age of 5.
• Do not use while bathing.
• Do not place or store product where it can fall or bepulled into a tub or sink.
• Do not place in or drop into water or other liquids.
• Do not reach for a product that has fallen into water. If the device falls into water, unplug immediately.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Never block the air openings of the product or place it on a soft surface, such as a bed or couch, where the air openings may be blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair and the like.
• Never use this device if electric cord is frayed, if the plug is broken, or if this device blows a fuse.
• Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening or hose.
• Do not use outdoors or operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• The motor in our pulsatile nasal irrigator has temperature control. When it is overheated, the power will shut off automatically. Wait 10 minutes to allow motor to cool down.
• If the device stops working, contact NeilMed® customer service. Do not try to service or modify unit.
  Never open the unit.

This product is 100% guaranteed for one year from date of original purchase.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
This product is not a toy; it must be kept out of reach from children.
Possible electric shock.
Do not take machine apart.

USE ONLY AS DIRECTED, IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST SEE YOUR DOCTOR/HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. ALWAYS READ THE LABEL.