IQ Technologies PRO V, User Manual

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Warnings
1. The long-term effects of chronic electrical IQ Massager are unknown.
2. IQ Massager should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves, particularly in users
with a known sensitivity to the carotid sinus reflex.
3. IQ Massager should not be applied over the neck or mouth. Severe spasm of the
laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may occur and the contractions may be strong
enough to close the airway or cause difficulty in breathing.
4. IQ Massager should not be applied transthoracically in that the introduction of
electrical current into the heart may cause cardiac arrhythmias.
5. IQ Massager should not be applied over swollen infected, or inflamed areas or skin
eruptions.
6. IQ Massager should not be applied over, or in proximity to, cancerous legions.
Precautions
The device is not effective for pain of central origin, including headache;
The device is not a substitute for pain medications and other pain management therapies;
The device is a symptomatic treatment and, as such, suppresses the sensation of pain that
would otherwise serve as a protective mechanism;
Effectiveness is highly dependent upon patient selection by a practitioner qualified in the
management of pain patients
The long-term effects of electrical stimulation are unknown;
Since the effects of stimulation of the brain are unknown, stimulation should not be applied
across your head, and electrodes should not be placed on opposite sides of your head;
The safety of electrical stimulation during pregnancy has not been established;
If you have suspected or diagnosed heart disease, you should follow precautions
recommended by your physician;
If you have suspected or diagnosed epilepsy, you should follow precautions recommended
by your physician.
Use caution if you have a tendency to bleed internally, such as following an injury or
fracture;
Consult with your physician prior to using the device after a recent surgical procedure,
because stimulation may disrupt the healing process;
Use caution if stimulation is applied over the menstruating or pregnant uterus;
Use caution if stimulation is applied over areas of skin that lack normal sensation.
Keep this device out of the reach of children;
Use this device only with the leads, electrodes, and accessories recommended by the
manufacturer.
Adverse Reactions
You may experience skin irritation and burns beneath the stimulation electrodes applied to
your skin;
You may experience headache and other painful sensations during or following the
application of electrical stimulation near your eyes and to your head and face; and
You should stop using the device and should consult with your physician if you experience
adverse reactions from the device.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Medical Electrical Equipment needs special precautions regarding electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) and needs to be installed according to the EMC information provided.
Portable and mobile radio frequency (RF) communication equipment can affect Medical
Electrical Equipment.