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Introduction
This booklet contains important information on the PulseRelief device.
The complete user manual for this device is included in the app and can
also be downloaded from
www.philips.com/support
.
Intended use
The PulseRelief is intended to be used by adult consumers who experience
mild to moderate chronic pain or acute post-surgical pain. The purpose of
this device is to provide pain relief through transcutaneous electrical nerve
stimulation (TENS). You can also use it for electrical muscle stimulation
(EMS). The device is suitable for home use.
Contra-indications, reactions and side effects
Contra-indications
Do not use the device if:
- you have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator or other implanted
metallic or electronic device (e.g. a drug delivery system), as use in
these cases could cause electric shock, burns, electrical interference,
or even death.
- you have a heart disease.
- you have epilepsy.
- you are in the first trimester of your pregnancy, as the effects of TENS
on the development of the foetus are as yet unknown. Avoid use over
the uterus during pregnancy to reduce the risk of inducing labour.
If you are pregnant, always consult your doctor or midwife before use.
- you have a cognitive impairment.
- you have venous or arterial thrombosis or thrombophlebitis. If you
use the device for EMS, there is a risk of mobilising the blood clot.
- you have undiagnosed pain, unless your doctor recommends use of
this device.
Reactions
Stop using the device and consult your doctor if you experience adverse
reactions from the device.
Possible adverse reactions may include the following:
- skin irritation beneath the electrodes, although the gel used on
the electrodes is not known to cause allergic reactions
- burns beneath the electrodes
- headaches or other painful sensations
- nausea or feeling faint
Side effects
- After EMS, some muscle soreness may occur some time after
the treatment.
- Some reddening of the skin under or around the electrodes may
occur during and shortly after EMS treatment. Skin reddening usually
disappears within two hours after treatment. If the skin continues to
be red for more than a day, please consult your doctor.
Important safety information
Warnings
General warnings
- Read this user manual carefully and always adhere to the treatment
instructions.
- This is a medical device. Keep the device out of the reach of children.
- This appliance is not intended for use by adults with reduced sensory
or mental capabilities.
- Do not use the device on children.
- Do not modify the device or the electrodes.
- Only use the adapter supplied to charge the device. Use of another
adapter may cause a hazardous situation.
- This device is designed for use by and on a single adult person.
Do not apply to or treat the following parts or areas
- Stimulation on the sides of the neck over the carotid sinus may have
severe adverse effects on your heart rhythm or blood pressure.
- Stimulation on the front of the neck may cause severe muscle spasms
that could close your airway and result in breathing difficulties.
- Stimulation across the chest may increase the risk of ventricular
fibrillation, which is an irregular heart rhythm that may be lethal.
- Stimulation across the head or on opposite sides of the head must
be avoided, as the effects on the brain are unknown.
- Do not place the electrodes on skin that is not intact, clean or healthy,
over or near cancerous lesions or on areas of skin that lack normal
sensation.
- Do not place the electrodes over open wounds or rashes,
or over swollen, red, infected or inflamed areas or skin eruptions
(e.g. phlebitis, thrombophlebitis and varicose veins).
- Do not place the electrodes inside body cavities, e.g. the mouth.
Do not use the device in the following conditions
- Do not use the device if you are in the care of a doctor and have not
consulted your doctor first.
- Do not use the device if you have a tendency to bleed internally due to
any impact or injury.
- As TENS stimulation may have a negative effect on the healing process,
do not use the device if you had surgery recently.
- Do not use EMS stimulation to contract a muscle if contraction of the
muscle may disrupt healing. For instance, if the muscle or tendon is
torn, muscle contraction may exacerbate the tear, just like a voluntary
contraction. This may also be the case after a recent surgical procedure
or following acute trauma or fracture. Muscle contraction in case of
tendinitis may also worsen symptoms.
- Do not use the device while driving, operating machines or performing
any other activity in which electrical stimulation can put you at risk
of injury.
- Do not use if you are likely to fall asleep during the treatment. If you use
the device at bedtime, set the timer to make it switch off automatically.
- Do not use while in the bath, shower or swimming pool.
- Do not apply stimulation in the presence of electronic monitoring
equipment (e.g., cardiac monitors, ECG alarms), which may not operate
properly when the electrical stimulation device is in use.
- Do not use the device when you are connected to high-frequency
surgical equipment. This may result in burns on the skin under the
electrodes and may damage the device.
- Do not use the device within less than 1 metre from shortwave or
microwave medical equipment. Close proximity to this equipment may
cause unstable device output.
- Do not use the device if it is closer than 50cm to wireless
communication equipment, such as wireless home network routers,
mobile phones, cordless phones and their base stations, and
walkie-talkies. This wireless communication equipment may cause
electromagnetic interference that prevents the device from
operating properly.
Cautions
- Only use this device with the adapter, cord and accessories
recommended by the manufacturer.
- Only use the micro-USB plug to connect the device to the mains for
charging. Do not connect any other cable with a micro-USB plug to the
socket of the device.
- Always check the device and the electrodes for damage before use.
Do not use the device or an electrode if it is damaged.
- The device is not waterproof. Do not use the device in wet
surroundings and prevent it from getting wet.
- Although you can use the device indoors and outdoors, it does not
withstand all weather conditions.
- The device does not withstand high and low temperatures. Please check
the operating conditions in chapter ‘Specifications’.
- The electrodes have a limited shelf life. Please check the packaging for
the use-by date prior to use. Do not use electrodes whose use-by
date has expired. For ordering replacement electrodes, see chapter
‘Ordering accessories’.
- Do not use plaster or tape to attach the electrodes to the skin.
- Use Burst TENS programs while resting, as these programs can result in
muscle contraction in the treatment area.
- Make sure that you end the treatment in the Philips Treatment App or
press the on/off button on the device before you remove the device
or the electrodes. If you do not end the treatment, you may experience
an unpleasant sensation in your fingers when you touch the magnets.
This sensation is not harmful, but can be unpleasant.
- Always use and store the electrodes according to the instructions in
chapters ‘Using the device’ and ‘After use’.
- If the device does not function as described here, stop using it and
contact the Consumer Care Centre. For contact details, see chapter
‘Guarantee and support’.
Compliance with standards
- The device meets the relevant standards for this type of Class IIa
electrical medical appliance and appliances using electrical stimulation
for home use.
- This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.
