Vectra Genisys® Therapy System
SAFETY PrECAuTiONS
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sEMg + STiM iNdiCATiONS, CONTrAiNdiCATiONS ANd AdvErSE EFFECTS (CONTiNuEd)
Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed
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heart problems .
Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed
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epilepsy .
Caution should be used in the presence of the following:
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When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute
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trauma or fracture .
Following recent surgical procedures when muscle
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contraction may disrupt the healing process .
Over a menstruating or pregnant uterus .
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Over areas of the skin which lack normal sensation .
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Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity
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due to the electrical stimulation or electrical conductive medium .
The irritation can usually be reduced by using an alternative
conductive medium or an alternative electrode placement .
Electrode placement and stimulation settings should be based on
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the guidance of the prescribing practitioner .
Powered muscle stimulators should be used only with the lead
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wires and electrodes recommended for use by the manufacturer .
With TENS waveforms, isolated cases of skin irritation may occur at
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the site of electrode placement following long term application .
The effectiveness of TENS waveforms is highly dependent upon
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patient selection by a person qualified in the management of
pain patients .
Additional Precautions
Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have been
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reported with the use of powered muscle stimulators .
Potential adverse effects with TENS are skin irritation and
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electrode burns .
Adverse Effects
