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administered (short-term or long-term) by injection (e.g. hormone treatment).
You have epilepsy.
You have recently undergone a surgical procedure.
Following acute trauma or fracture.
In case of critical ischemia of the limbs.
Warning and Precautions
Warnings
If you are under the care of a Physician, consult with your Physician before using the
TENS*STIM
.
The long-term effects of this
TENS*STIM
are not known.
Do not place the pads on or close to your heart.
Do not place the pads around or close to your neck. Do not apply stimulation over the neck.
Severe spasm of the muscles may occur and the contractions may be strong enough to close the
airway or cause difficulty in breathing. Stimulation over the neck could also adversely affect
hearing or blood pressure.
Do not apply stimulation across the chest because the introduction of electrical current into the
chest may cause rhythm disturbances to the heart, which could be lethal.
Do not place the pads on or around your head. The effects of stimulation of the brain are
unknown.
Do not use the pads over or close to sores.
Do not place the pads on the front or sides of the neck across or through the heart (one pad on
the front of the chest and one on the back), in the genital region, or on the head, because of the
risk of stimulating inappropriate muscles and organs.
Do not place the pads over any recent scars, broken or inflamed areas of infection or
susceptibility to acne, thrombosis or other vascular problems (e.g. varicose veins), or any part of
the body where feeling is limited.
Do not place the pads over areas of injury or restricted movement (e.g. fractures or sprains).
Do not use the TENS*STIM while sleeping.
Do not use over insensitive areas.
Do not use the TENS*STIM in or close to water.
Do not use the pads over or close to cancerous lesions.
Use the pads only on normal, healthy, clean and dry skin. Do not use the pads on open wounds
or rashes, or over swollen, red, infected or inflamed skin.
If you have ever had back surgery, consult your Physician before using the TENS*STIM.
You must position the pads and operate the unit ONLY as indicated in this manual.
Avoid areas of injury or restricted movement (e.g. fractures or sprains)
Avoid placing the pads over metal implants.
Do not use in the bath or shower, or in an environment of elevated humidity (e.g. Sauna,
hydrotherapy, etc).
Do not use this TENS*STIM until:
At least 6 weeks have passed after the birth of your baby (Consult your doctor before use).
One month has passed after an IUD contraceptive device (e.g. coil) has been implanted (Consult
your doctor before use).
At least 3 months have passed after having a caesarean section (Consult your doctor before use).
The heavy days of your period have finished, because vigorous abdominal exercise is not
recommended when menstrual bleeding is heavy.
