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SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in
serious injury and equipment damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury to the user, or damage
to the device or other property.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
It is important that you read all the warning
s
and precautions included in this manual because
they are intended to keep you safe, prevent injury and avoid a situation that could damage the
device.
DANGER
This stimulator must not be used in
combination with the following medical
devices:
n
Internally transplanted electronic medical
devices, such as pacemakers.
n
Electronic life-support equipment, such as
respirators.
n
Electronic medical devices attached to the body,
such as electrocardiographs.
Using this stimulator with other electronic medical
devices may cause erroneous operation of those
devices.
WARNING
Consult with your physician before using
this device
. The
device may cause lethal
rhythm disturbances in certain susceptible
individuals.
DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE UNDER
THESE CONDITIONS:
n
If you have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted
defibrillator, or other implanted metallic or
electronic device. Such use could cause electric
shock, burns, electrical interference, or death.
n
Together with a life-supporting medical
electronic device such as an artificial heart, lung
or respirator.
n
In the presence of electronic monitoring
equipment (e.g., cardiac monitors, ECG alarms),
which may not operate properly when the
electrical stimulation device is in use.
n
On open wounds or rashes, over swollen, red,
infected, inflamed areas, or skin eruptions (e.g.,
phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins); or
on top of, or in proximity to, cancerous lesions.
n
Over areas of skin that lack normal sensation.
n
On the opposite sides of your head since the
effects of stimulation of the brain are unknown.
DO NOT USE ON THESE INDIVIDUALS:
n
Pregnant women, because the safety of
electrical stimulation during pregnancy has not
been established.
n
Children or infants, because the device has not
been evaluated for pediatric use.
n
Pe
ople
incapable of expressing their thoughts
or intentions.
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