Nimbl™ System User Guide
for UPPER BODY
The Nimbl system is a pneumatic compression device designed for at-home treatment of lymphedema, chronic edema, venous insufficiency and wound healing. This guide provides the information to help you set up and use your Nimbl system.
Helpful Videos
Nimbl Product Overview Video
Nimbl Starting Your Treatment Session Video
Nimbl Troubleshooting: Controller Unit Does Not Function Video
Nimble SYSTEM TREATMENT FOR UPPER BODY
FULL ARM TREATMENT
This option provides full arm treatment upward from the hand
towards the shoulder through the sequential inflation of the
eight chambers.
Treatment time:
60 minutes
INDICATIONS FOR USE:
- Chronic edema
- Lymphedema
- Venous insufficiency
- Wound healing
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Heart failure (acute pulmonary edema, decompensated acute heart failure)
- Acute venous disease (acute thrombophlebitis, acute deep venous thrombosis, acute pulmonary embolism)
- Severe peripheral artery disease (critical limb ischemia including ischemic rest pain, arterial wounds or gangrene)
- Active skin or limb infection/inflammatory disease (acute cellulitis, other uncontrolled skin or untreated inflammatory skin disease)
- Active cancer (cancer that is currently under treatment, but not yet in remission)
- Any circumstance where increased lymphatic or venous return is undesirable
TRAVELING WITH YOUR NIMBL SYSTEM:
- Carry on their controller and power cord; patients may pack any garments/sleeves in their checked luggage
- Bring their user guide and prescription card with them to better help explain what the device does to a TSA agent
- Take the controller out of the carry on, as is done with a laptop
- Be prepared to turn the device on and show a TSA agent how the device works, if asked to do so
- For more information, visit our travel page at https://tactilemedical.com/travel/
- Travel accessories such as, the Nimbl Travel Bag and Rechargeable Battery are available for purchase at shop.tactilemedical.com
ADDITIONAL HELPFUL INFORMATION:
- The device will operate from 100 – 240 volts, 50-60 Hz, working nearly anywhere in the world without the need for a transformer or voltage converter. If traveling outside the US, a plug adapter may be necessary, and can be purchased at a retail store. Tactile Medical does not supply plug adapters.
- Websites such as www.tsa.gov, or the equivalent agency in your destination country may be able to give your more information.
- The following FDA website link show our products have been cleared to market in the US: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf14/K143185.pdf
- If you have any additional questions, please contact Tactile Medical at 1.833.3TACTILE (1-833-382-2845).