EXOGEN
FAQ
BELOW ARE THE MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EXOGEN DEVICE.
FAQ - Patient - Distr
Please get in touch with our local EXOGEN distributor or our Bioventus Customer Care team.
Try to get back on schedule as soon as possible. To stay consistent with your treatments, check the treatment-tracking calendar on your device and identify a convenient time to use EXOGEN each day.
It is important that the transducer of the EXOGEN device is placed at the right position, during you dailiy treatments, so that the ultrasound beam reaches the fracture location. Consult with your clinician if you are unsure of where to place the EXOGEN transducer.
Ultrasound waves cannot travel through air or clothing. The EXOGEN transducer requires direct contact with skin and the use of a coupling gel (included with your device).
Different fractures heal at different rates. Your clinician will determine the necessary length of your treatment during follow-up appointments.
Mineral oil can be used in place of the coupling gel that comes with the EXOGEN device. Petroleum jelly, however, is not an acceptable substitute. You may also request more coupling gel by calling our local EXOGEN distributor or our Bioventus Customer Care team.
Your device is working properly when you see the display screen counting down from 20 minutes during each treatment. Your clinician will update you on your healing status at follow-up appointments.
Clinical studies have evaluated the effectiveness of EXOGEN with one 20-minute treatment per day, with demonstrated healing acceleration.1-3 Multiple or longer-duration daily treatments have not been studied.
If you receive a bill, contact Bioventus Customer Care for assistance.
The operation of active, implantable devices such as cardiac pacemakers may be adversely affected by close exposure to the EXOGEN device. If you have a pacemaker, talk with your physician or cardiologist to find out if EXOGEN is right for you.
There are no known contraindications for the use of the EXOGEN device. The EXOGEN package insert includes a section on Precautions and Warnings that highlights situations in which the safety and effectiveness of EXOGEN has not been established, such as specific patient circumstances involving certain types of medication or medical problems other than fractures.
Most patients don’t feel anything at the treatment site, while some patients report experiencing a tingling sensation.
EXOGEN has been shown to be safe in clinical studies that support its indicated uses.
FAQ-Patient-IT
EXOGEN may be covered by the hospital where you receive treatment. Otherwise, there is the possibility for coverage by your insurance plan. It is of course also possible to pay for the device yourself, so you can ensure you can start treatment with EXOGEN. A Bioventus Customer Care representative can help you determine your individual coverage.
