Neurotech AvivaTens XP, Instructions For Use & Warranty

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Safety Information
Intended Use:
AvivaTens XP delivers stimulation based on the principles of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) as described
in the following. Short electrical pulses are sent via self-adhesive electrodes to the surface of the skin.
Powered muscle stimulators should only be used under medical supervision for adjunctive therapy for the indications
listed below.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
TENS is a pain therapy based on the application of electrical stimuli to the skin via stimulation of the nerve fibers. There are
two methods: The “pain gate” theory, which blocks the pain signals to the brain and/or through the increased release of
endorphins, which inhibits the emergence of pain.
Indications
• The symptomatic relief and management of chronic intractable pain. It is also an adjunctive treatment in the management
of post-surgical and post-traumatic pain. The device has no curative value and should only be used in conjunction with
medical supervision.
Contraindications
• Patients with electronic implants (e.g. cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator - as your neurotech product may interfere with the
proper functioning of the implanted stimulator) or if you suffer from any other heart problem.
Warnings
• The long-term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown.
• Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves, particularly in patients with a known sensitivity to the
carotid sinus reflex.
• Stimulation 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.
• Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in that the introduction of electrical current into the heart may cause
cardiac arrhythmias.
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