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2 TREATMENT SAFETY
The information provided in this manual is not intended to replace the professional knowledge,
experience, and/or training of the healthcare professional regarding the clinical use of the
system.
2.1 PATIENT AND OPERATOR SAFETY
In case of improper or unauthorized use of the unit, the operator, the patient or other persons
may be subjected to the danger of electric shock due to high voltage produced by the unit, the
danger of influence on active implantations by electromagnetic fields produced by the unit and
the danger of being burned due to erroneously positioned applicator or false parameters such as
the duration of treatment, power output or operating mode.
Before operating the unit, please read this Operator‘s Manual carefully and observe the
information contained therein.
Refer to Contraindications in Chapter 2.2, Precautions in Chapter 2.3 and Safety
Precautions in Chapter 3.
Since the effects of high-frequency fields on unborn life have not yet been
sufficiently researched, we recommend that pregnant persons are not within 45 feet of the
applicator when the unit is activated.
Before operating the unit each time, verify that:
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The unit has been correctly connected to the mains.
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The unit is freestanding and the patient is not in direct contact with metal objects such as
heating radiators, metal beds, or other equipment.
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The insulation of the RF output jack and applicator connection cables is not damaged.
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The applicator connection cable is connected properly and is not cross-routed (which
may cause short circuits).
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Only accessories (cables, applicator) approved by the manufacturer are connected.
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The patient to be treated and the personnel have removed all electric devices (e. g.
hearing aids, electrotherapy electrodes, mobile telephones) and all conductive objects
(e.g. rings, chains, watches, earrings or other jewelry, and eyeglasses) and that they are
not in the immediate vicinity of the unit.
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The patient is in a composed state and the bodily areas to be treated are dry on the
exterior.
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There are no superfluous personnel in the room.
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To test the Patient Safety Switch, follow the procedures listed in Chapter 4.4.
