BiowavePRO
®
User’s Manual
Biowave Corporation
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7.1 Maintenance, Cleaning and
Storage Instructions
One of the design features of the BiowavePRO
®
Neurostimulator is that
there is no calibration or maintenance required by the user, other than
keeping the neurostimulator and leadwire cable clean and stored in the
proper environment, as described below. All repair and/or service to
the BiowavePRO
®
Neurostimulator must be done by the manufacturer.
Any opening or disassembly of the neurostimulator immediately voids
the warranty of the BiowavePRO
®
Neurostimulator, except for battery
replacement with a specific battery that must be provided by Biowave
Corporation.
• Wipe the neurostimulator with a cloth or paper towel that is lightly
moistened with a non-abrasive alcohol or ammonia based cleaner. The
neurostimulator does not require frequent cleaning if it is handled and used
with clean hands.
• Keep food and liquids away from the neurostimulator, leadwire cable
and electrodes.
• Never submerge the neurostimulator, leadwire cable or electrodes
in water or any other liquid. Never pour or spray any liquid onto the
neurostimulator, leadwire cable or electrodes. A few drops of saline may
be placed on and rubbed into the hydrogel surface of the electrode to
reactivate the hydrogel.
• The user should ensure that the neurostimulator, leadwire cable and
electrodes are dry prior to using them. If the neurostimulator, leadwire
7. Maintenance, Cleaning and
Storage Instructions