idromed
®
5 PS
I
NSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Rev. 06/2016
Page 3
Part I
–
General Safety and Compliance Information
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have purchased an
idromed
®
5 PS
, the iontophoresis device for treatment of
excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) of the hands, feet and armpits. We hope that you will
be satisfied with the
idromed
®
5 PS
. You will help assure your own satisfaction by
carefully reading and observing all the following instructions before using the device.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. Hoenle Medizintechnik GmbH
1.
Important notes for your safety
Please read these instructions before using the idromed
®
5 PS and observe them
carefully
.
1.1
General safety instructions
In case of contraindications as described in section 2.3, idromed
®
5 PS
should
not
be used or only in consultation with the attending physician.
Using the device and another high frequency surgical device at the
same time can cause burns under the electrodes.
Operation in close proximity (less than 1m) to a medical device for short
wave or microwave therapy can cause fluctuations in the output levels
of idromed
®
5 PS.
Application of the electrodes on or near the chest may increase the risk
of ventricular fibrillation.
Use extra caution when operating with effective current densities of
more than 2 mA/cm² on any electrode surfaces.