ADVERSE EFFECTS
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Patients may feel irritation and skin burns under the stimulation electrodes applied to the skin.
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Patients may experience headaches and other painful sensations during or after the application of electrical stimulation near the eyes, on the
head or the face.
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Patients should stop using the device and consult a doctor if they experience an adverse reaction.
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Some patients may experience extra sensitivity or skin irritation due to the electrical stimulation or the electrical conductor (Gel). Irritation may
be alleviated by using a different conductor or by placing the electrodes differently.
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Some patients may experience redness under the electrodes after the session. This redness generally disappears within a few hours. If skin
redness persists after a few hours, the patient should consult a doctor. Do not begin another stimulation session on the same area if redness is
still visible. Do not scratch red areas.
SAFETY MEASURES
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Risk of electric shock.
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Near other equipment. Do not use the device when it is placed next to or above other equipment.
If it is necessary to use it in such a configuration, make sure that the device is working properly under these conditions.
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Accessories. Use this device only with manufacturer-recommended electrodes, probes and accessories. Using other accessories may harm the
performance of the device, increase electromagnetic emissions or reduce the electromagnetic immunity of the device.
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Do not modify. No modifications to the equipment are authorized.
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Battery or stimulator heating up. Under extreme use conditions, some parts of the casing may reach 43°C (109°F). Handle the battery and hold
the device carefully immediately after use. This temperature may cause an unpleasant sensation but does not pose a particular health risk.
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Strangulation. Do not wrap the wires around the patient's neck and keep out of the reach of children. Tangled wires may lead to strangulation.
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Falls. Pay attention to wires on the ground to prevent falls.
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Damaged device or accessories. Never use the device or accessories if damaged (casing, wires, etc.) or if the battery compartment is open
because there is a risk of electric shock. Carefully inspect the wires and connectors before each use.
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Foreign body. Do not allow any type of foreign body (dirt, water, metal, etc.) to get into the device or the battery compartment.
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Battery. Do not carry the battery in a pocket, wallet or any other place in which the terminals may cause a short-circuit. This may generate
intense heat and cause injury. Never open the battery compartment cover during stimulation due to the risk of electric shock. Remove the
battery from the device if you do not plan to use it for a long period, i.e., more than three (3) months. Leaving the battery in the device for a long
period may damage the battery and the device.
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To avoid damage to the wires, it is best to leave them connected to the stimulator between two (2) sessions.
Do not shake the wires and connectors.
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Muscle strains. Do not apply electrodes to a strained muscle. Using the stimulator on a muscle that is already stretched may stretch it further.
The higher the stimulation intensity, the greater the risk that the muscle will be overstretched.
• Equipment with internal power supply, type BF applied parts are not suitable for:
_ Use in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
_ Continuous use
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