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INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
Read the operation manual before using.
Read instruction manual before operation. Be sure to comply with all “CAUTIONS” and “WARNINGS” in the manual.
Failure to follow instructions can cause harm to user or device.
Please read the following information carefully before using
SantaMedical TENS+EMS
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What is TENS?
The more precise term is
T
ranscutaneous ( meaning “through the skin”)
E
lectrical
N
erve
S
timulation (TENS). A TENS
unit is an electrically powered device used to apply an electrical current to electrodes on a patient’s skin to relief pain
associated with sore or aching muscles.
What is EMS?
EMS stands for
E
lectrical
M
uscle
S
timulation. An EMS device is used to stimulate healthy muscles in order to improve
muscle performance.
Indications for Use
The SantaMedical TENS+EMS is to be used:
- for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the lower back due to strain from exercise or
normal household and work activities. (Choose TENS Modes P1 through P7)
- for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and aching muscles in the upper and lower extremities ( arm and/or leg)
due to strain from exercise or normal household and work activities. (Choose TENS Modes P1 through P7)
- for symptomatic relief and management of chronic, intractable pain and relief of pain associated with arthritis.
(Choose TENS Mode P8)
- for use by healthy adults for the stimulation of healthy muscles in order to improve or facilitate muscle performance.
(Choose EMS Modes P1 through P6)
Contraindications
Do not use the SantaMedical TENS+EMS if any of the following conditions are present:
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Do not use this device if you have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillators or any other implanted metallic or
electronic device. Such use could cause electric shock, burns, electrical interference, or death.
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Do not use this device if you have undiagnosed chronic pain.
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You are pregnant. The safety of electronic muscle stimulation over the pregnant uterus has not been established.
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You suffer from cancer. The effects of electronic stimulation on cancerous tissue are unknown.
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You are under medical supervision for cognitive dysfunction as you may not be able to comply with safety instructions.
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The unit is in close proximity to shortwave or microwave diathermy equipment or you are connected to high-frequency
surgical equipment, because of risk of device interference.
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Wearing the device necessitates placement over areas at which drugs/medicines are administered (short-term or
long-term) by injection (e.g. hormone treatment).
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You have epilepsy.
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You have recently undergone a surgical procedure.
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Following acute trauma or fracture.
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In case of critical ischemia of the limbs.
