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This manual has been written for the owners and operators of the Compex® Wired 3.0. It contains
general instructions for operation, precautionary instructions, and maintenance recommendations.
In order to obtain maximum life and efficiency from your Compex® Wired 3.0, and to assist in the
proper operation of the unit, read and understand this manual thoroughly.
The specifications put forth in this manual were in effect at the time of publication. However,
changes to these specifications may be made at any time without obligation on the part of DJO, LLC.
Before starting any program, you should become acquainted with the compex.com website to
establish an appropriate training plan.
The compex.com website helps you take your first steps with the device.
ABOUT COMPEX® WIRED 3.0
PRECAUTIONARY INSTRUCTIONS
The precautionary instructions found in this section and throughout this manual are indicated
by specific symbols. Understand these symbols and their definitions before operating this
equipment. The definitions of these symbols are as follows:
PRECAUTION
Text “PRECAUTION” indicates a situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury to the user or patient or damage to the
equipment or other property.
WARNING
A warning indicates a situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury
NOT MADE WITH NATURAL RUBER LATEX
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Text with a “Non-Ionizing Electromagnetic Radiation”
indicator informs the user of possible hazards
resulting from elevated, potentially dangerous
levels of non- ionizing radiation.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Throughout this manual, “NOTE” may be found.
These Notes are helpful information to aid in the
particular area or function being described.
CONTRAINDICATION
A contraindication indicates a condition or
situation in which a device should not be used.
NOTE
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Text with a “Dangerous Voltage” indicator serves
to inform the user of possible hazards resulting in
the electrical charge delivered in certain program
configurations of waveforms.
INDICATIONS FOR USE
• EMS: The Compex® Wired 3.0 is intended to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve
or facilitate muscle performance. The work imposed on the muscles by the Compex® Wired
3.0 programs is not suitable for rehabilitation or physiotherapy.
• TENS: The Compex® Wired 3.0 TENS is intended for:
• Temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles due to strain from
exercise or normal household and work activities
• They symptomatic relief and management of chronic, intractable pain and relief of pain
associated with arthritis. The Compex® Wired 3.0 is an Over-The-Counter device to be used
by adults only.
• The Compex® Wired 3.0 is an Over-the-Counter device to be used by adults only.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The Compex® Wired 3.0 should not be used on:
• Painful muscles
• Atrophied muscles
• Muscles with spasms
• Muscles associated with a limb with a painful or afflicted joint
The Compex® Wired 3.0 should not be used:
• For muscle reeducation
• To prevent or retard disuse atrophy
• To prevent venous thrombosis
• To maintain or increase range of motion
• For muscle spasms
• For blood flow deficiencies
Do not use the Compex® Wired 3.0 if you have one or more of the following medical conditions:
• This device must not be used on persons with cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators, or other
implanted metallic or electronic devices.
• Cardiac demand pacemakers
• Epilepsy
• Following acute trauma or fracture
• Following recent surgical procedures
• Critical ischemia of lower limbs
• Abdominal or inguinal hernia
• Cancerous lesions
• Pregnancy (do not use on abdominal region)
• Serious arterial circulation problems in lower limbs
• Sensitivity problems or unable to express yourself
