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Contraindications
Do not use ultrasound in the following cases:
- patients with cancer diseases because ultrasound could favor the proliferation of tumor
cells;
- on hematomas;
- conditions, such for example thrombophlebitis, in which the ultrasound administration
can cause emboli ruptures;
- Areas affected by acute sepsis should not be treated with ultrasound because of the
danger of the diffusion of the infection;
- The radiotherapy produces an opposite effect on tissues, therefore ultrasound should not
be used on areas under radiations before that six months have been passed from the last
radiations;
- Osteoporosis because it could favor the decalcification. This is not an absolute
contraindication, see your physician for more information;
-Articulations with epiphysis during the bone growth phase.
- On ocular area and near it;
- During pregnancy and the menstrual cycle in the abdominal and lumbar areas;
- Do not use near glands and heart.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Maintenance and cleaning of the device
- In case of real or alleged malfunction, do not tamper with the device or try to repair it by
yourself.
Do not intervene on the device and do not open it. Only specialized and authorized
centers can repair it.
- Avoid violent impacts that may cause damage and malfunctions to the device even if
undetectable immediately.
- Use this device in a dry environment and in an open space (not wrapped in any
materials).
- Clean the device and its accessories only with disinfectant with sodium hypochlorite or
quaternary ammonium salt diluted with distilled water equal to 0.2-0.3%. After
cleaning/disinfecting it, dry the device and its accessories with a clean cloth.
- Use always the device and its accessories with clean hands.
- It is recommended to use the device in a clean room, to avoid the contamination of the
device with dust and dirt.
- It is recommended to use the device in a ventilated space, with regular air change.
- It is recommended to clean/disinfect the parts after every use.
At every cleaning and/or disinfection of the treatment head and in any case at the end
of every treatment it is necessary to check that it does not present cracks or fissures that
could permit the entry of conductive liquid.
If the treatment head presents cracks or fissures, replace it immediately.
