3M ACE Brand I.C.E./Heat Compress Wrap, Reusable, 1 ea

Hot and Cold Therapy.

• Reusable, easy to use
• Latex free material
• ACE Brand I. C. E. /Heat Compress provides hot or cold, long lasting temperature and compression, which is frequently recommended by professionals
• Cold therapy, immediately following the injury, helps to reduce swelling and relieve pain. Once swelling has subsided, the application of heat will help reduce pain and will promote healing
• Heat therapy is ideal for muscle aches, stiffness, tension, cramps and arthritis

The ACE Bandage Wrap provides compression and conveniently holds the gel pack in place.

Suggested Use:

Instructions for hot application:

• distribute the gel inside the gel pack evenly
• place gel pack flat in microwave oven and heat at full power for 25 seconds
• do not place wrap in microwave
• watch gel pack while heating. If gel pack starts to expand, turn off microwave
• the gel pack may be hot after heating. Therefore, do not remove from microwave using bare hands and use appropriate hand protection (for example, oven mitts)
• remove from microwave and place the gel pack into mesh pocket of the neoprene or cloth wrap or within a cloth clever
• Knead for one minute to distribute heat evenly (temperature will continue to rise slightly)
• check for desired temperature by holding gel pack against inside of forearm. It too hot, allow to cool
• carefully apply gel pack to the desired area, taking care not to wrap too tightly and secure with the hook and loop closure
• do not exceed more than 20 minutes per application
• store at room temperature
• do not attempt to microwave again until the gel pack reaches room temperature

Instructions for cold application:

• for the first time use, place flat in freezer for at least 2 hours
• remove from freezer and place gel pack into the mesh pocked of neoprene or cloth wrap or a cloth cover
• carefully apply gel pack to the desired area
• do not exceed more than 20 minutes per application
• can be stored in freezer for immediate