Proactive TheraHeat 715-440, Instructions Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS,
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS,
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
NOTE :
Read all instructions and inserts included with this device
carefully before use. The following basic precautions are needed when
using an electrical product.
CAUTION :
Failure to read and observe all precautions could result
in injury or equipment damage.
Improper care or use of your device may result in injury, damage to the
unit or ineffective treatment. Following these instructions will ensure
the device’s efficacy and long life.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
• Do not use this device if you have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted
defibrillator or other implanted metal or electronic device.
• Do not use this device to treat undiagnosed chronic pain.
• Do not use this device if you have a suspected or diagnosed
heart condition.
• Do not use this device if you have suspected or diagnosed epilepsy.
• Do not use this device if you have a tendency to bleed
internally following an injury.
• Do not use this device during pregnancy.
GENERAL WARNINGS PRIOR TO USE
• If you are under the care of a physician, consult with your
physician before using this device.
• Long-term effects of this device are not known.
• Do not place the device on or close to your heart.
• Take care when applying device close to the neck; do not place
this device on the front or sides of 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 affect hearing or blood pressure.
• Do not apply stimulation across the chest because the
introduction of electrical current into the chest may cause
cardiac rhythm disturbances.
• Do not place the device on or around your head.
The effects of stimulation of the brain are unknown.
• Do not use this device while sleeping.
• Do not use if you feel numbness.
• Do not use this device in or close to water.