Breg Polar Care Wave Cold Bilateral Knee System

Breg Polar Care Wave Cold Compression Therapy System for Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty

The Breg Polar Care Wave Cold Therapy System is part of the third generation of cold compression system products that deliver cold therapy through anatomic wraps while also providing compression.

If you are a patient having bilateral total knee arthroplasty and you would like a top notch cold therapy system, you have found a great product. 

On the image below we have the right knee (foreground) which has the standard knee wrap while the left knee (background) has the large knee wrap. Essentially, these wraps are very similar except for length and circumference. There is a size chart below to help you know which size will fit best for your needs. 

SIZING CHART FOR BREG POLAR CARE WAVE COLD THERAPY SYSTEM

TYPE	MINIMUM CIRCUMFERENCE	MAXIMUM CIRCUMFERENCE	DIMENSION	STRAP LENGTH	APPLICATION VIDEO
Standard Knee	8″Thigh	27″ Thigh	16″ x 12″	11″	Knee Pad
Large Knee	16″ thigh	30.5″ thigh	16″ x 17.5″	14.5″ and 11.5″	Knee Pad

 

This is the highest-end cold therapy product on the market in its price category. A comparable system you should google is “Gameready” to best understand the value you are receiving with this cold therapy unit. Gameready is a great device and nearly 10x the cost. The Breg Polar Care Wave cold therapy system delivers a great value for the clinical benefit. 

The Breg Polar Care Wave cold therapy system is a motorized cold therapy machine housed in a simple, quiet, and compact unit with various anatomic pads such as knee, hip, shoulder, ankle, universal, and back. The Breg Polar Care Wave cold therapy system combines motorized cold therapy with active compression in a simple and compact system, making it ideal for facility and home use. The Breg Polar Care Wave cold therapy system is easily transported from the hospital, physical therapy clinic, or athletic training room to the patient’s home, extending the benefits of cold and compression. 

The Breg Polar Care Wave Cold System is intended to treat post-surgical and acute injuries to reduce edema, swelling, and pain where cold and compression are indicated. 

Application Video

Breg Wave Introduction Video

Instructions for Use (IFU)

Warranty: Manufacturers warranty is 6 months on the cooler and pads. 

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United States Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a medical professional. 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 of the Breg Polar Care Wave Cold Therapy System

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

• The compact design facilitates transport

• The system alone and system/pad combos available

• Hose-management storage system

• Whisper quiet pump technology encourages rest and recovery

Proven

• High-quality Cold Compression Pads and replacement parts (Shoulder, Back / Spine, Knee, Hip, Universal 

• Class II 510(k) clearance

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

Sizing Chart

Breg Polar Care Wave Cold Therapy System Part Numbers

Part #	Description
100577-000	Breg Polar Care Wave
Combo Units:
100578-000	Breg Polar Care Wave Combo Cold Compression Knee
100579-000	Breg Polar Care Wave Combo Cold Compression Shoulder
100580-000	Breg Polar Care Wave Combo Cold Compression Universal
Pads:
C00016	Breg Cold Compression Pad, Universal
C00017	Breg Cold Compression Knee Pad
C00003	Breg Cold Compression Knee Pad, Large
C00004	Breg Cold Compression Shoulder Pad
C00020	Breg Cold Compression Back Pad
C00005	Breg Cold Compression Foot/Ankle Pad
C00013	Breg Cold Compression Hip Pad
Accessories:
100576-000	Breg Polar Care Wave Knee Y Adapter
100582-000	Breg Ice Bags (kit of 12)
C00015	Breg Carrying Bag
100584-000	Breg Polar Care Wave Replacement Power Supply

 

Instructions for Use

¹ Waterman et al: Efficacy of combined cryotherapy and compression compared with cryotherapy alone. The Journal of Knee Surgery, Vol 25, No. 2, 2012.

HCPCS CODING

Coding Disclaimer: The information provided may suggest HCPCS codes and descriptors for Breg products that are based on publicly available information. The primary and final responsibility to determine the correct product coding rests with the billing provider. Please note, where certain products have been reviewed by the PDAC (Medicare Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding) contractor and assigned a specific HCPCS code for Medicare Billing, the PDAC assigned code is the required billing code. Refer to www.dmepdac.com for more information.

Third Party Reimbursement: The purchaser shall be solely responsible for: (i) determining if, and under what circumstance, it can seek third party reimbursement for the product(s); (ii) obtaining, as necessary, third party payer pre-authorizations for the product(s) and (iii) any and all coding, billing, coverage, medical necessity or documentation requirements, and collections of payment from third party payers or patients. Breg accepts no responsibility whatsoever in this regard, nor does Breg make any claims, promises, or guarantees as to the availability of reimbursement for any Breg product.

E1399 or E0218

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