Iris Magneton is suitable for the most applications in the course of magnetic field therapy, due to the modular structure and the progressive system architecture. By the use of a chip card, regular therapy monitoring is guaranteed and the system may be expanded at will. The device has been successfully tested by the University Hospital in Vienna. (PDF-document) The latest medical findings are stored in the chip card and may be used immediately. For the first time, comprehensive signal shapes are being offered in a single device to correspond to scientific studies. MPST operation (magnetic pulsed stimulated therapy) also deserves mentioning, which is included with Iris Magneton. The technical data in combination with the price/performance ratio are likewise unique.

Why a chipcard?

By the use of a chip card, the system may be expanded at will. Along with the Windows software, the Iris Magneton is constantly kept up-to-date. This is advantageous for the user, as the latest medical findings are stored in the chip and can be immediately used right at home. Moreover, through the use of this technology, a success track for long-range/home use can be monitored and controlled by the doctor.

Special programs can also be created for the user with the Iris Magneton software. A frequency range between 0.1 Hz and 15,000 Hz is available, as well as a flux density (depending on the type of applicator) of 100 nT to over 10 mT, which corresponds to 100 Gauß. Also unique is the extent of signal shapes combined with frequency and amplitude scan, which contain sinusoidal, multi-resonance, sawtooth and special signal shapes.

When designing the Iris Magneton, a great deal of importance was placed on safe operation.

Configurator: All operating modes find application with the "Set" recommendation so as to achieve the optimal effect. If you do not select all of the modules, the service scope is limited. However, all modules/software can be purchased at a later point in time at an additional charge (including, for example, a processing fee).

Iris Magneton basic device Instructions for use Training Dual applicator operation Universal program card
Signal shapes (a minimum of one signal shape is required) Signal shape Signalform Multiresonanz Multi-sinusoidal signal shape Pulse signal shape MPST signal shape Sawtooth signal shape
Output 1 to 100% 1 to 200%
Operating modes Bipolar Unipolar Frequency scan Amplitude scan
Applicators (a minimum of 1 applicator is required) Mat Cushion Additional mat Additional cushion
Programs Additional chip card
For the doctor Special applicators Iris Magneton software Patient card

Are magnetic field therapy devices subject to the Medical Devices Act?

Magnetic field therapy devices are subject to the Medical Devices Act, which is why they must bear a CE label with an additional number specifying the medical testing organization. The devices are most often assigned to group IIa according to the 18 classification rules.
Devices that are only certified for wellness purposes have a CE label that does not include a number specifying the testing organization and have entered the market on the promise of providing "therapy". Oftentimes, only an expert is able to tell the exact difference.

Lawmakers require a two year guarantee and a "post test" of electromedical devices. The test must be performed by qualified persons between 6 and 36 months after purchase. If the distributor company is authorized to perform the test, this is an additional quality criterion, as qualification in this case is strictly defined by lawmakers. Another safety characteristic is provided when the manufacturer complies with the EN ISO 9001/EN460001 quality management system.

What is meant by magnetic flux density?

The magnetic flux density or induction B is the product of magnetic field intensity H and magnetic permeability, is measured in tesla and is to be considered the most import parameter. As this involves a very high unit, it is usually given in mT.

1 Tesla = 1Vs/m²

An old unit also keeps turning up; namely that of Gauss.

Difference:

Tesla is based on m², while Gauss only uses cm².
This is why 1 Gauss is 10,000 times smaller than 1 Tesla!
In order to deal with a diverse range of data, the conversion examples in the table below are used:
10 mT = 10.000 µT = 10.000.000 nT ( 100 G)
0,031 mT = 31,78 µT = 31.780 nT (0,31 G) earth, measuring point: Leoben, Austria
A unified method of measurement (i.e. according to ÖNORM S 1119 ) is also required for exact comparisons of magnetic flux density. (For other punctual measurements, a value five times as high can easily be simulated.) The intensity decreases with the square of the distance from the point of origin and therefore must be sufficiently high.

A correlation between measured power input and magnetic flux density can be made. A device with 80 VA has a considerably larger magnetic flux density than a device with 10 VA.

What is meant by frequency?

The speed at which the alternating current periods repeat is known as the frequency and is given in hertz (Hz [1/s]).
f=1/T f...frequency T...period duration

Example:

A period of 1 second has a frequency of 1 Hz
A period of 0.001 seconds has a frequency of 1,000 Hz.
The predominantly used frequency range is between 0.1 and 200 Hz. Top devices cover a frequency range between 0.1 and 15,000 Hz and also offer the option of frequency scans [= increasing and decreasing frequency]. According to studies, a fixed frequency is used for many applications. In these cases, the device must be able to be programmed to an exact frequency (e.g. 7.83 Hz); pulse bursts are not sufficient.

What signal shapes are required?

Sinusoidal shape

The functional equation for describing sinusoidal shaped alternating current is:

Rectangular shape

Sawtooth shape

The meaning of this signal shape becomes quite apparent from a technical standpoint due to its better induction than that of a simple sinusoidal shape. The piezo effect - which is important in the area of bones - also should not be underestimated here.

Pulse bursts

(multi-resonance signal/multi-sinusoidal/special signal shapes)

Pulse bursts can have a greatly differing appearance.
Caution: Many wonderfully described signals find no use in serious studies, as exact frequency settings ranging from 0.1 Hz to 15,000 Hz are often required. Limited signal shapes such as multi-resonance (possibly also with a magnetic flux density that is too low), which are often used in advertising, should be approached with skepticism.

Additional signal shapes:

In addition to the signals described above, there are also MPST (or PST) signals. This signal shape is only offered from a few innovative manufacturers and is used with special devices for treatment of damaged cartilage.

What magnetic flux density does one need?

The intensity of the magnetic force plays a decisive roll. If scientific work with randomized, double-blinded and placebo controlled design are used - such as that found in the literature survey "The Clinical Effectiveness of Magnetic Field Therapy" from the Universitätsklinik Wien für Physikalische Medizin und Rehabilitation in Vienna, Austria - one finds that primarily high magnetic flux densities between 0.2 mT and 10 mT were used in positive studies.

These values are difficult to achieve for mat devices and are therefore primarily reserved for the upper price class. Additionally, there are only a few manufacturers that fulfill this important criterion. For some rare applications, however, very low magnetic flux densities are optimal.

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