The is a patented medical device which was developed for the external treatment of insect stings and bites.
The bite away® insect healer is a medical device for the symptomatic treatment of insect bites and stings. It works solely with concentrated heat and thus completely without chemicals.
The bite away® is based on a purely natural effect of concentrated heat. Through a German invented integrated microchip the bite away® treats the bites by heating to a temperature of aproximately 50°C for 3 to 5 seconds.
When applied immediately after sting the bite away® prevents or minimises the itching so that it becomes insignificant and prevents any subsequent swelling. When applied later, even after hours, the itching will be minimised immediately, as well or will disappear. The swelling will go down more quickly.
Therapeutic Goods Administration registered – Medical Device Class 2A
ARTG entry 326762.
is safe and easy to operate for use on insect stings and bites including by pregnant women, people with allergies and children. (self application from age 12years)
How to use bite away®
bite away® has 2 button selections
Right Button – 5 seconds – suitable for youth and Adults
Left Button – 3 seconds – suitable for children and adults with delicate skin
- Select the button of your choice
- Place round contact plate over bite
- Push selected button a you will hear an acoustic sound
- The will see the LED light go on this signals the start of treatment
- The LED go off to signal the end of treatment
- End of treatment is also signaled by an acoustic sound.
- Lift bite away® off skin after each application
Do not use on mucous membrane, open wounds, or eyes
Function Mode
bite away® is designed and manufactured in Germany.
bite away® works on 2 x “AA ” batteries. This lasts for more than 300 applications depending on the batteries used.
When you press the button and the bite away® takes more than 10 seconds to come up to heat this means that the batteries are low and need to be replaced.
The bite away® will signal low batteries by:
- 3 Flashes of LED light
- 3 Acoustic sounds
Change batteries – and then keep healing.
**Please do not use rechargeable batteries.**
It is not recommended to use rechargeable batteries. The bite away® needs between 2.6 and 3.6V and rechargeable are 1.2V and therefore the output would be 2.4V and not sufficient to have the bite away work correctly.
150,000 bite away® sold in Germany in 2013
Made in Germany by mibeTec
Endorsed by the DLRG- German Life Guard Association
Bite Away® is safe for everyone, including: children and pregnant women. It is ideal for those who have skin allergy reactions to bites and stings. bite away® is called an insect bite healer as the device stops the pain and itch of an insect sting or bite and also helps the bite site heal. This means the swelling of your bites reduces and disappears much faster than if they were left untreated.
bite away® is ideal for those who love the outdoors so add it to your camping essentials. With a bite away® handy, the next time you’re having fun in the great outdoors, the least of your worries will be insect stings and bites.