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TensCare Flexistim IF Instructions For Use Manual Download Page 12

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ON/OFF

4.0 Keypad and Display

Keys

ON/OFF Key

(On top of unit)

This key switches the unit on or off. Press once for 2 sec and the unit is on, the

LCD display located at the front of the unit will light up. There will be no feeling from

either lead at this point as the intensity always starts at zero. Press this key again and

the unit will switch off.

Frequency

Programme

Battery State

Lock

Channel 1

Intensity mA

Warning

Pause

Timer

Channel 2

Intensity mA

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Summary of Contents for Flexistim IF

Page 1: ...Flexistim IF Instructions For Use Please read carefully...

Page 2: ...7 0 Operation 18 8 0 Programmes 22 9 0 Electrode Pad Placement 23 10 0 Further Clinical Information and Treatment Protocols 26 11 0 Care of Electrodes 26 12 0 Charging the Battery 27 13 0 Troubleshoo...

Page 3: ...ty limits to which the medical device can be safely exposed Serial Number indicates the manufacturer s serial number so that a specific medical device can be identified Do not dispose in household was...

Page 4: ...reseeable benefits and may result in serious injury or death A Warning is used when failure to follow the instructions may result in serious injury or death A Caution is used when failure to follow th...

Page 5: ...e Theaimistoovercometheproblemscausedbylow frequencycurrents whilemaintaining their claimed therapeutic effect Unlike TENS which delivers intermittent pulses to stimulate surface nerves and block the...

Page 6: ...on over the pregnant uterus Warnings Do NOT apply stimulation over the neck or mouth because this could cause severe muscle spasms resulting in closure of the airway difficulty in breathing or adverse...

Page 7: ...viduals Apply stimulation only to normal intact clean healthy skin Using the device directly over metallic implants could cause the currents to focus over a small area causing tissue burns If you have...

Page 8: ...eimer s disease or dementia Caution Not intended for use in an oxygen rich environment Caution Not intended for use in conjunction with flammable anaesthetics or flammable agents Caution The patient i...

Page 9: ...evice only with the leads electrodes and accessories recommended by the manufacturer Use of other parts materials supplied by the manufacturer can degrade minimum safety and invalidate the warranty Af...

Page 10: ...TENS Interferential Therapy delivers a continuous stimulation deep into the affected tissue IFT achieves this deep penetration by using a 4000 Hz carrier wave to overcome the skin impedance TENS sign...

Page 11: ...and oedema reduction and by passing currents across cell membranes these currents vary depending upon the tissue involved By using particular frequencies in the range different systems within the body...

Page 12: ...he unit is on the LCD display located at the front of the unit will light up There will be no feeling from either lead at this point as the intensity always starts at zero Press this key again and the...

Page 13: ...quency over the set cycle time in seconds HIGH FREQUENCY Hz LOW FREQUENCY Hz CYCLE TIME Sec Treatment Timer min Parameter Adjustment Controls Press these keys to increase or decrease the value of the...

Page 14: ...ormal display Pressing CH2 key and Mode key together for 3 seconds will clear the treatment time to zero When a programme is running this key also acts a PAUSE button The PAUSE symbol II will be displ...

Page 15: ...the adaptor is plugged in to the Flexistim IF the internal battery is automatically disconnected The battery cannot be charged while in the unit only in the charging cradle supplied The rechargeable b...

Page 16: ...utput level will reset to zero immediately When the battery is low the battery icon will flash indicating that the batteries should be recharged 5 0 Contents Your Flexistim IF pack should contain the...

Page 17: ...t the battery as shown on the diagram inside the battery compartment Replace the battery cover Note Fully charge battery before initial use See Charging the Battery on page 27 Caution There is a risk...

Page 18: ...ween the main body and handle of the unit This prevents accidental disconnection during treatment STEP 3 Electrodes Remove electrodes from the bag and connect to the leads STEP 4 Placement of electrod...

Page 19: ...can dry out if left outside of the PVC storage bag If the electrodes lose their adhesive quality in this way it is possible to reactivate their adhesiveness by applying a fine spray of water Replace...

Page 20: ...he Parameter Adjustment Controls to select your desired treatment period ranging from 1 to 90 minutes You can also select C Continuous operation but should use this setting with caution Press any inte...

Page 21: ...issue inflammation Flexistim IF is capable of delivering outputs 10 mA RMS averaged over1s Automatic keypad lock There is an automatic keypad lock if no button is used for 10 seconds Key symbol appear...

Page 22: ...in 6 seconds 7 7 Lock and Unlock Your Own Programme To lock programme settings in Programmes 1 5 6 first adjust the intensity to zero then press hold the LOCK KEY for 3 seconds You cannot adjust sett...

Page 23: ...umber at the top left shows the numbers of uses Press the MODE key again to return to the previous normal display To reset the Usage Timer to zero press the CH2 key and MODE key together for 3 seconds...

Page 24: ...and results in longer term pain relief and some local anaesthesia 1 100Hz This frequency sweep will increase the inflammatory rate 45 90Hz This frequency sweep will depress the sympathetic nervous sys...

Page 25: ...over the point to be treated The two channels add and subtract to create an interference pattern In theory this looks like the cross shaped diagram In real tissue the pattern is difficult to predict...

Page 26: ...25 Elbow Knee Alternative Knee Neck Shoulder Lower Back Constipation in Children L1 L2 L2 L1 L2 L1 L1 L2 L1 L2 L2 L1 L1 L2 L2 L1 L1 L2 L2 L1 L1 L2 L2 L1 L1 L2 L1 L2...

Page 27: ...the gel side of the electrode In time this technique will not work the gel will not reactivate and new electrodes should be used General Pad Advice The electrode pads supplied are reusable but are fo...

Page 28: ...n occur even though they are hypoallergenic Do not apply to broken skin Do not apply electrodes to areas with less than normal sensitivity This could lead to setting intensities at higher levels than...

Page 29: ...te and cause injury and or damage Do NOT pierce open disassemble it or use it in a humid and or corrosive environment Do NOT expose to temperatures over 60 C 140F Do NOT put store or leave it near sou...

Page 30: ...using the other lead if this works then the original lead is faulty Warning triangle flashing cannot increase intensity When intensity reaches 40mA the warning triangle flashes and intensity cannot be...

Page 31: ...card or through our website Part Number L ST2 Replacement lead 1 25m E CM5050 Electrode pads 50x50mm for external use Pack of 4 B BL6F Li Ion battery type BL 6F 3 7V 1100mAh X FLEX CR Charging Cradle...

Page 32: ...anyone other than the manufacturer or its authorised agents If a defect appears please make sure that the unit is being used in accordance with the instructions if so return it with this warranty and...

Page 33: ...acility is The collection facilities will send items for treatment recovery and recycling so by using them you ll help to save resources and minimise the effects on the environment 18 0 Specifications...

Page 34: ...re 25 to 70 C Pressure 700 hPa to 1060 hPa Typical Operation Time No less than 1 week 50 AMP Expected Service Life The machine will often last for more than 5 years but is guaranteed for 2 years Acces...

Page 35: ...e phones cordless telephones and their base stations walkie talkies can affect this equipment and should be used no closer than 30 cm 12 inches to any part of the device Note As indicated in 5 2 1 1 f...

Page 36: ...Postcode Daytime telephone E mail Model Date of purchase ATTACH PROOF OF PURCHASE DO NOT SEND IN LEADS OR ELECTRODE PADS Retailer s name Retailer s address Retailer s postcode Brief description of pro...

Page 37: ...ions en renditions pdf EC Declaration of Conformity Easymed Ltd hereby declare that an examination of the production quality assurance system has been carried out following the requirements of the UK...

Page 38: ...Easymed Instruments Co Ltd 3 F 5 F 6 F Block A Gupo Gongmao Building Fengxiang Road Fengxiang Industrial District Daliang Shunde Foshan Guangdong China mdi Europa GmBH Langenhagener Str 71 D 30855 Lan...

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