Bioness NESS L300, Руководство пользователя

Страница: 10 / 84

3
Safety Information
Indications for Use
The NESS L300 Foot Drop System is intended to provide ankle dorsiflexion in individuals
(adults and pediatrics) who have foot drop following an upper motor neuron injury or
disease. During the swing phase of gait, the NESS L300 electrically stimulates muscles
in the affected leg to provide dorsiflexion of the foot. The NESS L300 may improve gait,
facilitate muscle re-education, prevent or retard disuse atrophy, maintain or increase joint
range of motion, and increase local blood flow.
Contraindications
• Patients with a demand-type cardiac pacemaker, defibrillator, or any electrical or
metallic implant should not use the L300 System.
• The L300 should not be used where a cancerous lesion is present or suspected.
• The L300 FS Cuff should not be used on a leg where a regional disorder, such as a
fracture or dislocation, could be adversely affected by motion from the stimulation.
• The L300 FS Cuff should not be used on a leg where strength testing or strength
training is planned.
Warnings
• The long-term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown.
• The L300 FS Cuff should not be worn over swollen, infected, or inflamed areas or
skin eruptions, such as phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, and varicose veins.
• Simultaneous connection of the L300 System to the patient and high-frequency
surgical equipment may result in skin burns where the stimulator electrodes adhere
and damage to the RF Stim Unit.
• Do not use the L300 System within three feet of short wave or microwave therapy
equipment. Such equipment may produce instability in the RF Stim Unit output.
• The L300 System should only be configured by an authorized clinician.
Chapter 2 - Safety Information
2