SpotClear Advance
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1. Other Red Light Therapy products available at Lloydspharmacy ColdSoreClear Advance MouthUlcerClear Advance Allergy Reliever Last revised 30 07 20102. Continue daily treatment as needed NOTE If you feel any discomfort or pain at any time during treatment turn the unit off and stop using immediately Consult your Lloydspharmacy pharmacist for advice 1 min later gt Press again to switch from one illumination area to the other Battery Information Inserting the batteries into the unit Open the battery cover at the back of the unit 2 Insert 4 x AA size batteries not included observing the correct polarity as shown on the inside of the battery compartment Replace the battery cover Dispose of batteries safely according to the battery manufacturer s instructions Remove the batteries if the product will not be used for a long period of time Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries WARNING If batteries leak and come into contact with the skin or eyes wash immediately with copious amounts of water Keep batteries away from infants and young children Specifications Model Number Product Name Technology of Treatment Red Wavelength Operating Time Operating Temperature Humidity Storage and Transport Temperature Humidity Battery Life of Battery Size Weight LLAC1 Lloydspharmacy SpotClear Advance Single wavelength phototherapy 660 nm 20nm 1 minute 10s 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F 20 85 RH 5 C 50 C 23 F 122 F less than 85 4 x AA bat
3. SpotClear Advance Introduction Parts General Warnings and Safety Using the SpotClear Advance Battery information Specification O OnN UV FWD a Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 10 12 Maintenance and Cautions 13 Warranty 14 Thank you for purchasing the Lloydspharmacy SpotClear Advance The Lloydspharmacy SpotClear Advance is highly effective at reducing the symptoms of acne and spots It uses Red Light Therapy which is recognised as a safe and effective treatment by many healthcare professionals Before using please read the instructions carefully 12 7 million people in the UK suffer from spots and acne Spots and acne are caused by the over activity of the sebaceous glands that secrete sebum an oily substance on to your skin The Lloydspharmacy SpotClear Advance is an innovative and effective treatment which uses Red Light Therapy to stimulate cell regeneration thus speeding up the healing time of spots and acne This treatment also reduces the inflammation associated with spots and acne use it only 3 times a day to treat active breakouts or whenever you feel a spot is coming IMPORTANT PLEASE KEEP THIS USER MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Small Illumination Area Small Illumination Area ON OFF Phototherapy LEDs Button Phototherapy LEDs Lloyds SpotClear Advance Large Illumination Area Battery cover Phototherapy LEDs General Warnings and Safety Notice e This is no
4. as been shown many times to improve healing in a wide range of medical conditions including spots and acne Frequently Asked Questions What kind of improvement can expect A reduction in inflammation and a reduction in healing time How long will it take to heal my spots and acne It will be different for each person but on average the time to heal a spot or acne is reduced by around half compared to leaving to heal without treatment Are there any age restrictions The SpotClear Advance is suitable for all ages excluding children under 3 years of age but we would recommend that children under 12 years of age are supervised Is the SpotClear Advance safe to use Yes there is no evidence of any negative side effects Is there any heat produced Virtually none Does the treatment hurt No it is totally pain free 11 Frequently Asked Questions How often should use the SpotClear Advance One minute 3 times a day until spots and acne have healed Are there any risks from over use No there is no evidence of any side effects from over use However you must not exceed 1 treatment cycle in the same area in any 1 hour period as this can reduce healing time Can I damage my eyes from looking into the lights The lights are LEDs not lasers so they are safe however it is advisable to avoid looking into any bright light How much does each treatment cost The total running cost is about 2 to 3 pence per treatmen
5. ch the acne at all times Keep the illumination area in place until the 1 minute treatment cycle has ended 4 When the battery power is low a continuous beeping sound will be heard to indicate that the batteries should be replaced 5 Once the treatment cycle has ended the unit will automatically switch off Clean the illumination area with an alcohol wipe Do not immerse the unit in water THE ILLUMINATION AREA SHOULD BE CLEANED CORRECTLY BEFORE AND AFTER USE ing your SpotClear Advance SpotClear Advance is a personal treatment device To avoid cross contamination do not share this device with other people Treatment Time and Intervals One treatment cycle lasts for approximately 1 minute The unit will automatically turn off after the treatment cycle is over If you need to turn the unit off during treatment press and hold the ON OFF button For best results do not exceed 1 treatment cycle in the same area in any 1 hour period Repeated back to back treatment cycles in the same area will actually reduce the healing effects and is therefore not recommended If you have multiple areas to treat treat each area for 1 minute then move to the next affected area For some people a single treatment cycle three times a day for 3 to 5 days may help to reduce symptoms of spots and acne Additional treatment cycles may be permitted and indeed will be beneficial provided you do not exceed 1 treatment cycle in the same area in any 1 hour
6. t This is based on the useable life of the LEDs and batteries Can SpotClear Advance be used in conjunction with other traditional spot and acne treatments Yes if you are using a cream liquid please use the SpotClear Advance first as it may inhibit penetration of light from the LEDs Maintenance and Cautions 1 Batteries should be removed when the device is not used for long periods of time 2 This product is not waterproof Do not clean with any liquid cleaner To clean the unit use a soft dry cloth or alcohol wipe to clean the surface Do not allow any liquid to enter the main unit 3 Do not drop this device or subject it to strong impact 4 Do not use abrasive cleaners 5 To prevent cross contamination do not share the device with other people 13 Warranty This product is guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against mechanical and electrical manufacturing defects There are no user serviceable parts inside the Lloydspharmacy SpotClear Advance Any attempted repairs by unauthorised persons invalidates the warranty This does not affect your statutory rights mi Harvard Medical Devices Ltd Unit 1301 2 13th Floor Railway Plaza 39 Chatham Road South Tsimshatsui Kowloon Hong Kong Ec RI El P Harvard House The Waterfront Elstree Road Kinetik Medical Devices Ltd Elstree Herts WD6 3BS UK Made in P R C www lloydspharmacy com CE X 0123 15
7. t a toy do not look directly into the LEDs even when using optical protection for example sunglasses Do not use if your eyes are sensitive Warnings e Children under 12 years of age must be supervised by an adult when using this product Not suitable for people with pacemakers or other implanted medical devices Avoid using the device in the vicinity of flammable or anaesthetic gases Do not use the device if you are connected to or in the vicinity of high frequency surgical or industrial equipment Do not use the device in the direct vicinity of short wave or microwave equipment Do not shine directly into the eyes of other people or animals Using your SpotClear Advance 1 Ensure that the area to be treated is cleaned before use 2 Press and hold the ON OFF button for 2 seconds to turn the unit on The unit will emit a beep while in use signifying that the device is working properly Press the ON OFF button again to switch between the small and large illumination areas NOTE Both illumination areas are identical other than size Select the illumination area most suitable for the application required The larger of the two should be used for treating multiple acne spots the smaller of the two may be better for treating individual spots in hard to reach places e g upper lip or side of the nose 3 Gently place the illumination area on to the spot or pimple for the most effective results the illumination area must tou
8. teries not included Approx 50 treatments 1 min each time Approx H 106 mm x W 89 mm x D 35 mm Approx 73g without batteries Troubleshooting Problems Cause Solution Can not turn on Batteries are not installed or Install change the batteries the device low on power as necessary Batteries are not installed Check batteries are inserted correctly correctly Re insert batteries observing the correct polarity Did not press the ON OFF Press the ON OFF button for button for 2 seconds 2 seconds again Hear a rapid Low battery e Replace with new batteries beeping sound Frequently Asked Questions How does SpotClear Advance work It uses Red Light Therapy which is applied to the affected skin area to be treated to promote cell regeneration and reduce inflammation This helps to speed the healing of spots and acne What is Red Light Therapy Red light therapy is a type of Low Level Light Therapy LLLT which is the application of light of narrow spectral width in the red or near infrared NIR spectrum to promote healing and reduce inflammation Can this therapy work for me We are all made up of cells and when they are stressed a molecule called Mitochondrial Nitric Oxide NOMT is produced which indirectly reduces the ability of the cells to fight infection and repair This can result in skin damage in the shape of a spot and acne The primary effect of Red Light Therapy is to displace the NOMT and this h
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