Vectra Genisys® Therapy System
SAFETY PrECAuTiONS
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U .S .A . Federal Law restricts these devices to sale by, or on the order
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of, a physician or licensed practitioner . This device should be used
only under the continued supervision of a physician or licensed
practitioner .
Make certain the unit is electrically grounded by connecting only to a
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grounded electrical service receptacle conforming to the applicable
national and local electrical codes .
Care must be taken when operating this equipment around other
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equipment . Potential electromagnetic or other interference could
occur to this or to the other equipment . Try to minimize this
interference by not using other equipment in conjunction with it .
The safety of TENS waveforms for use during pregnancy or birth has
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not been established .
TENS is not effective for pain of central origin . (This includes
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headache .)
TENS should be used only under the continued supervision of a
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physician or licensed practitioner .
TENS waveforms have no curative value .
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TENS is a symptomatic treatment, and as such, suppresses the
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sensation of pain which would otherwise serve as a protective
mechanism .
The user must keep the device out of the reach of children .
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Electronic monitoring equipment (such as ECG monitors and ECG
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alarms) may not operate properly when TENS stimulation is in use .
Powered muscle stimulators should be used only with the leads and
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electrodes recommended for use by the manufacturer .
In the event that an Error message or Warning appears beginning
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with a 2 or 3, immediately stop all use of the system and contact the
dealer or DJO, LLC for service . Errors and Warnings in these categories
indicate an internal problem with the system that must be tested by
DJO, LLC or a Field Service Technician certified by DJO, LLC before any
further operation or use of the system . Use of a system that indicates
an Error or Warning in these categories may pose a risk of injury to
the patient, user or cause extensive internal damage to the system .
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other
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than those specified herein may result in hazardous exposure to
ultrasonic energy .
Before administering any treatment to a patient you should become
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acquainted with the operating procedures for each mode of
treatment available, as well as the indications, contraindications,
warnings and precautions . Consult other resources for additional
information regarding the application of Electrotherapy and
Ultrasound .
To prevent electrical shock, disconnect the unit from the power
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source before attempting any maintenance procedures .
Keep electrodes separated during treatment . Electrodes in contact
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with each other could result in improper stimulation or skin burns .
Long term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown .
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