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MEGAPULSE
®
II USER MANUAL 7
COPYRIGHT © 2017, ACCELERATED CARE PLUS CORP., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Precautions
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Application site and settings should be based on the guidance of the prescribing practitioner.
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Do not connect this device to any wall outlet that has not been properly grounded, or to any electrically non-
isolated medical device.
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Use only ACP specified accessories and/or supplies with ACP devices. Do not use any power cords, or power
supplies, other than the ones provided or specified for this device. Use of any other power supply could
seriously damage the device and will void the warranty.
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When cleaning the device, never immerse them or wash them with water. See the infection control section in
this manual for cleaning instructions. Devices should not be submerged in water or other liquids.
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Failure to follow the manufacturer’s prescribed maintenance for this device may lead to device failure and
transient or unreliable performance. State and federal survey and JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation
of Healthcare Organizations) require all equipment to be maintained and calibrated according to the
manufacturer recommended schedules.
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A potential electric shock hazard exists once the device outer casing has been in part, or fully, removed. Only
qualified service personnel should perform service and repairs. Warranty will be voided if the outer casing has
been removed or tampered with.
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Inspect and cleanse the skin prior to application. Following treatment, check the skin for evidence of irritation
or burns, and if present, treat as appropriate. If the patient has, or complains of, skin irritation following
treatment; shorten the treatment time on the next treatment session or use an alternative type of therapy or drum
inductive applicator placement.
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The treatment area should be checked from time to time, and if there is evidence of, or if the patient complains
of, pain or overheating during treatment, adjust the output downward until it is tolerated by the patient. If the
patient continues to complain of pain or overheating, discontinue the treatment and shorten the treatment time
on the next treatment session, or use an alternative type of therapy or drum inductive applicator placement.
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Do not apply treatment directly over/under hot or cold packs due to possible activation of chemical packs with
diathermy treatment. Caution is recommended when treatment follows the application of hot or cold therapy,
which may alter the patient’s sensation. Application of thermal agents over areas of impaired circulation should
be performed with caution as the circulation may be insufficient to heat or cool the tissue, altering the patient’s
perception of warmth and pain. Burns or tissue necrosis may result from subsequent treatment.
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Treatment should not follow the application of medicated patches, salves, or creams. The presence of RF energy
may be altered by the presence of these materials on the patient’s skin. Some medications can alter the patient’s
sensation. Heat can also increase the absorption of medication and may be contraindicated. If there is a medical
necessity to perform such treatments, these patients should be monitored diligently during application.
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Caution should be used in the presence of recent surgical procedures, fractures or healing bone and soft tissue
when therapy may disrupt the healing process. Thermal shortwave diathermy should be applied with caution
over bone where minimal or no soft tissue is present.
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Caution should be taken with patient exhibiting psychological or physical hypersensitivity to the therapeutic
treatment. Several attempts should be made to place them at ease so that their confidence and cooperation can be
gained during the treatment.
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If the device operator is pregnant, she should remain at least 5 meters away from the applicator when the unit is
turned on.