TM S5 Inserter User Manual 1. Safety precautions (*read before use*) .……….………….…….. Page 2 2. Warranty information …………………………………………………….. Page 2 3. A message from our founder ..………………………………….…….. Page 3 4. Device description ………………………………………………………….. Page 3 5. Device maintenance (*read before use*) ..…….……………….. Page 4 6. Instructions for use …………………….………………………………….. Page 6 7. Demonstration video ………………….………………………………….. Page 13 8. Special offer for S5 Inserter™ users …………………..….
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Please consult with your eyecare provider for instructions on how to clean and maintain your lenses. Your doctor will recommend the appropriate lens cleaning and maintenance products that you should use with your lenses. 2. If you experience pain or a decrease in the quality of your vision after using the S5 Inserter™ stop using the device and contact your eyecare provider immediately. 3. Lens Holder: a. Please read the insert provided with the lens holder before using it. b.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER Thank you for purchasing the S5 Inserter™. I designed this device to eliminate the frustration that my patients had with inserting their scleral and hybrid lenses and I hope that it will do the same for you. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me via phone, text or email if you have any questions or if there is any way that we can be of assistance to you. My contact information is included below as well as on the business card that was provided with your device.
D EVICE MAINTENANCE 1. Please clean the rubber lens holder with an alcohol wipe before every use and allow it to dry completely before placing a lens on it. 2. Immediately after inserting your lenses, take a moment to remove any liquid that may have spilled onto your device. Do not disconnect the light unit from the telescoping arm until after you have dried the outside of the light unit with a paper towel. This will help prevent water from getting into the electronic components of your device. 3.
i. Connect the female end of the provided USB extension cable to the bottom of the light unit. ii. Connect the male end of the cable to a desktop or laptop computer. b. The light unit will reach a full charge after 1 hour of being plugged in. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE B EFORE LENS INSERTION 1. Place the suction base on a smooth, flat surface. Ensure that both the bottom of the suction base and the surface are clean and dry. 2.
Step 2 Step 3 4. Extend the telescoping arm to the desired height. a. * It’s recommended that you keep the height as low as possible when you are first learning to use the device to reduce the chance of your lens being accidentally bumped off the lens holder and falling from a high distance. This could cause the lens to become lost or damaged.
Step 5 Step 6 7. Wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds and dry them with a lint-free towel. 8. Clean the rubber lens holder with a disinfecting alcohol wipe. a. *Allow the lens holder to dry completely before placing your contact lens on it. 9. Clean the upper segment of the light unit (the part that twists) with a disinfecting alcohol wipe. a. You can use the same wipe that you previously used to clean the lens holder.
10. Inspect your lens to make sure it is clean and free of damage then place it on the rubber lens holder. a. It’s recommended to rinse your lens with preservative free saline if it was previously stored in a multi-purpose cleaning solution. 11. Fill the lens bowl with a preservative-free saline solution that is approved by your doctor. a. Add saline until the level rises above the edge of the lens. 12. Twist the top half of the light unit counterclockwise to activate the light. LENS INSERTION 1.
a. Tip: Placing your finger as close as possible to your eyelashes (without touching your eyelashes) will give you the best grip on your eyelids. 3. Keep both eyes open and slowly move your head down toward the lens until your eye makes contact with the lens. a. Tip: Focus on the light as you move closer to the lens. The light will look perfectly round if you are lined up with the center of the lens. If the light does not look round, you will need to adjust the position of your head until it does.
b. It is normal for saline to spill out of the lens bowl when your eye makes contact with the lens. 4. Once you feel that the lens has made contact with your eye, move your head back up and away from the device and slowly release your eyelids. 5. Twist the top half of the light unit clockwise to turn off the light. 6. For your second eye: a. Repeat steps 10 through 12 in the “Before Lens Insertion” section to prepare your second lens for insertion. b.
AFTER LENS INSERTION Please carefully follow the instructions below to keep liquid away from the electronics of your device. Following these instructions will extend the operational life of your device. 1. Remove the rubber lens holder from the light unit. 2. Keep the light unit connected to the telescoping arm and dry off the outside of the light unit with a paper towel. 3. Disassemble the device: a. Disconnect the light unit from the telescoping arm. 4. Additional drying for the light unit: a.
b. Push the telescoping arm to the horizontal position to break the suction of the base. i. If the suction doesn’t release right away, it may be necessary to use a fingernail or a business card to separate the edge of the base from the surface that it is suctioned to. 6. Drying the telescoping arm and base: a. Turn the telescoping arm upside down and shake well to remove any liquid that is trapped between the segments. b.
D EMONSTRATION VIDEO We created this video to give you a visual demonstration of good techniques for lens insertion. Please read the complete set of instructions in the user manual before watching the video as they contain important tips for lens insertion and device maintenance that are not included in the video.
3 WAYS TO USE YOUR $50 CREDIT 1) Get a second device to help with lens insertion when you are away from home. 2) Try out the S5 Mini™ which is optimized for lens insertion while sitting down and features a compact size that is convenient for traveling. 3) Gift a device to a friend or family member who can benefit from using one.
