Instruction manual

MTD 4000 Instruction Manual — Rev.M_11/19/14
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Section 3 — Indications, Safety
Concerns, Contraindications and
Precautions
3.1 Indications
The MTD 4000 traction device provides traction and mobilization of skeletal structures and skeletal muscles.
The MTD 4000 may be used to relieve peripheral radiation/sciatica and pain associated with:
 Protruding discs
 Bulging discs
 Herniated discs
 Degenerative disc disease
 Posterior facet syndrome
 Acute facet problems
 Radicular pain
 Prolapsed discs
 Spinal root impingement
 Hypomobility
 Degenerative joint disease
 Facet syndrome
 Compressions fractures
 Joint pain
 Discogenic pain
The MTD 4000 achieves these effects through decompression of intervertebral discs, that is, unloading due
to distraction and positioning.
3.2 Safety Concerns
Be cautious of the following when setting up or using the MTD 4000:
Read this operation manual carefully before treatment.
Please contact Mettler Electronics Corp. if this operation manual is incomplete.
If the MTD 4000 functions or operates abnormally, please contact Mettler Electronics Corp. or
your distributor for service.
Clinicians should instruct their patients to power off device by pressing the patient safety switch,
if they experience any discomfort.
The MTD 4000 may be susceptible to interference originating from shortwave or microwave
diathermy devices operating in close proximity to it. Avoid operating the MTD 4000 adjacent to
and simultaneously with operating shortwave or microwave devices.
When a traction session is completed, clean the harness, table and chair, which came in direct
contact with patient’s skin according to the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions.
Avoid use of the MTD 4000 in unclean environments.
When the MTD 4000 is in use, make certain to maintain good ventilation around the unit to avoid
heat buildup. Avoid use of this device on soft or uneven surfaces since that may potentially block
the ventilation holes.
When you are not using this device, place it in the Standby mode to save power.
Avoid spilling liquids into the unit. This may damage the device or harm the patient.
Avoid using this device in conjunction with other equipment on the same patient.
Power off and remove power cord before cleaning the MTD 4000.