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2. SAFETY INFORMATION
Read instruction manual before operating. Be sure to comply with all
“Contraindications”, Warnings”, “Cautions” and “Adverse reactions” in
the manual. Failure to follow instructions may cause harm to user or
device.
Safety Symbols Used in this Manual
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury and equipment
damage.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury to the user or patient or damage to the
device or other property.
2.1 Contraindications
1. This device should not be used for symptomatic local pain relief
unless etiology is established or unless a pain syndrome has been
diagnosed.
2. This device should not be used when cancerous lesions are present
in the treatment area.
3. Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, infected, inflamed
areas or skin eruptions (e.g. phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose
veins, etc.).
4. Electrodes must not be applied to sites that might cause current/
stimulation to flow through the carotid sinus region (anterior neck)
or trans-cerebrally (through the head).
5.
DO NOT
use this device if the patient has a demand-type cardiac
pacemaker or any implanted defibrillator.
6. This device should not be used over poorly enervated areas.
7. This device should not be used on patients with epilepsy.
8. This device should not be used on patients with serious
arterial circulatory problems in the lower limbs.
9. This device should not be used on patients with abdominal or
inguinal hernia.
10.
DO NOT
use this device if you have heart disease without
consulting your physician.
