Polar Care Wave is designed to reduce pain and edema to optimize patient recovery. Motorized cold therapy and compression devices, like Polar Care Wave, have also been shown to decrease narcotic use post-operatively.¹ United States Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a medical professional.
Type | Minimum Circumference | Maximum Circumference | Dimension | Strap Length |
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Standard Knee | 8″ | 27″ | 16″ x 12″ | 11″ |
Large Knee | 16″ thigh | 30.5″ thigh | 16″ x 17.5″ | 14.5″ and 11.5″ |
Shoulder | 40″ shoulder 12″ bicep | 50″ shoulder 20″ bicep | 15″ x 13″ | 34″ shoulder 9.5″ bicep |
Back | 32.5″ waist | 53″ waist | 13.5″ x 14.5″ | 21″ on each side |
Foot/Ankle | 9″ ankle 7″ foot | 16″ ankle 12″ foot | 17″ x 12″ | N/A |
Intended Use
The Polar Care Wave System is intended to treat post-surgical and acute injuries to reduce edema, swelling, and pain where cold and compression are indicated. It is intended to be used by or on the order of licensed healthcare professionals in hospitals, outpatient clinics, athletic training settings, or home settings.
Features and Benefits
Simple
- Single patient use facility-to-home unit
- Remarkably easy to operate
- No additional barrier needed
- Ice bag accessory available for an easier way to refill system
Customizable
- Varied levels of cold + compression settings
- Y-adapter for bilateral usage
- Multiple pad configurations
Convenient
- Compact design facilitates transport
- System alone and system/pad combos available
- Hose-management storage system
- Whisper quiet pump technology encourages rest and recovery
Proven
- High-quality Breg Cold Compression Pads
- Class II 510(k) clearance
Operation Details
- Adjustable compression therapy settings: Regular, Low and Off
- Regular = 50 mmHg average peak compression
- Low = 25 mmHg average peak compression
- Adjustable cold therapy settings: Regular, Low and Off
- Colder ≥ 45°F average operating temperature of the pad
- Cold ≥ 50°F average operating temperature of the pad