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Pericalm™ Instruction Manual

Warranty

Neen Healthcare, part of Mobilis Healthcare Group, provides a 
warranty to the original purchaser that this product will be free from 
defects in the material, components and workmanship for a period 
of 2 years from the date of purchase. 
If Mobilis Healthcare is satisfied that the product/s is defective 
the purchaser may return this unit/s to Neen Healthcare or the 
appointed distributor for repair or replacement with a new unit. 
All returns must first be authorised by Neen Healthcare in advance. 
The liability of Mobilis Healthcare Group under this limited product 
warranty does not extend to any misuse or abuse such as dropping 
or immersing in water or other liquid substance or tampering with 
the unit or normal wear and tear. Any evidence of tampering will 
nullify this warranty. 

Customer Service 

Any queries should be addressed to: 
Neen Healthcare
100 Shaw Road Oldham Lancashire, OL1 4AY 
Tel: 0161 925 3180 Fax: 0161 627 4401 
Email: [email protected] 
Web: www.neenpelvichealth.com 

The Neen Pericalm™ is CE Approved

Manufactured under a quality management system in accordance 
with ISO9001 and ISO13485 by LRQA 0964891 

Design Registration Applied for.

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Pericalm™ Instruction Manual

Clinical References

Knight S, Laycock J, Naylor D. (1998);

 Evaluation of neuromuscular 

electrical stimulation in the treatment of genuine stress incontinence; 
Physiotherapy 84, No. 2, 61 - 71. 

Gibson J.N, Smith K, Rennie MJ. (1988); 

Prevention of disuse muscle 

atrophy by means of electrical stimulation. Maintenance of protein 
synthesis; The Lancet; 2(8614: 767-70). 

Lindstrom S, Fall M, Carlson C A, Erlandson BE. (1983); 

The neuro-

physiological basis of bladder inhibition in response to intravaginal 
electrical stimulation. J Urol 129, 405-410 

Fall M, Ahlstrom K., Carlsson C, Ek A, Erlandson BE, Frankenberg AS, 
Mattiasson A. (1986);

 Contelle, Pelvic floor stimulator for female stress-

urge incontinence. A multicentre study; Urology 27, 282-287. 

Berghmans L C, Hendriks H J, Bo K, Hay Smith E J, deBie R A, van 
Waalwijk Van Doorn E S. (1998); 

Conservative treatment of stress 

urinary incontinence in women: a systematic review of randomised 
clinical trials. Br. J. Urol. 82(2), 181 - 191. 

Eriksen B C, Bergmanm S, Eik-Nes S H. (1989);

 Maximal Electro-

stimulation of the pelvic floor in female idiopathic detrusor instability  
and urge incontinence. Neurourol. Urodynam, 8, 219 - 230. 

Miller K, Richardson D A, Siegel S W, Karram M M, Blackwood N B, 
Sand P K. (1998); 

Pelvic Floor electrical stimulation for genuine stress 

incontinence, who will benefit and when? Int. Urogynecol, J. Pelvic Floor 
Dysfunction, 9(5), 265 - 270. 

Osterberg, Graf W, Eeg-Olofsson K, Hallden M, Pahlman L. (1999);

 

Is electrostimulation of the pelvic floor an effective treatment for 
neurogenic faecal incontinence? Scan J Gastroenterology 34(3):319-24 

Revised Issue Date: 31/10/2008  
Document Number: VM-NEEN400-OM001-3

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Summary of Contents for PERICALM

Page 1: ...Pericalm Instruction Manual...

Page 2: ...sure to use a CE approved battery charger Never connect the Pericalm directly to a battery charger or any other mains powered equipment Patient Electrodes are for single patient use only Use only CE a...

Page 3: ...on 5 Contraindications Precautions 6 Description of Pericalm Unit Functions 7 Quick Start Instructions 9 Continence Treatment Programmes 10 Electrode Types Tips 11 Care Maintenance 12 Disposal and App...

Page 4: ...new breed of modern neuromuscular stimulators It is a digital dual channel unit and is used in the treatment of patients suffering with symptoms of Stress Incontinence Urge Incontinence and a combina...

Page 5: ...quipment If you have recently had any urinary tract infection or vaginal infection treated prior to using the unit If you have any active disease in the area If there is any tissue damage in the area...

Page 6: ...down for three seconds Changes the parameters Pulse Rate Pulse Width and Time for custom programmes MEM1 3 Lock button Channel A Channel B Power Battery compartment LCD Display Selects Programme Chann...

Page 7: ...le intensity 8 To stop the programme press the Power button which will turn the unit off Lock Button A concealed Lock button is included on the Pericalm which locks the customised or built in programm...

Page 8: ...sired time from 5 to 60 minutes 8 Press the SET button to select the work time in seconds WORK will appear on the display SEC symbol will flash 9 Press the A or A button to select the desired work tim...

Page 9: ...4 min Phase 2 10Hz for 10 min Phase 3 15Hz for 5 min Phase 4 20Hz for 5 min Phase 5 30Hz for 5 min Phase 6 10Hz for 5 min All phases are 5 seconds work 5 seconds rest at 220 S 0 8 seconds ramp Progra...

Page 10: ...efully store it for your next treatment session Never let anyone else use your electrode Follow all instructions provided with the electrode If using self adhesive electrodes always cleanse the skin w...

Page 11: ...res before each treatment for loose connections or damage Avoid twisting the lead wires Wipe lead wires after use with a damp cloth or antiseptic wipe Store the lead wires carefully after each use Sel...

Page 12: ...roducts including batteries should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling please take these products to designated collection points where they will be a...

Page 13: ...ly 8 Low Battery Indicator If the battery goes below 6 9 volts 0 2 volts the battery symbol will flash on off once every second 9 Open Electrode Detect If an open circuit is detected at the output of...

Page 14: ...sed by Neen Healthcare in advance The liability of Mobilis Healthcare Group under this limited product warranty does not extend to any misuse or abuse such as dropping or immersing in water or other l...

Page 15: ...y Urology 27 282 287 Berghmans L C Hendriks H J Bo K Hay Smith E J deBie R A van Waalwijk Van Doorn E S 1998 Conservative treatment of stress urinary incontinence in women a systematic review of rando...

Page 16: ...ancashire OL1 4AY Tel 0161 925 3180 Fax 0161 627 4401 Email neen mobilishealthcare com Web www neenpelvichealth com Not for sale or use in the USA Distributed by SURGICAL SYNERGIES AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALA...

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