Do not use this device on patients who have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibril-
lator, or other implanted metallic or electronic device, because this may cause electric
shock, burns, electrical interference, or death.
The long-term effects of electrical stimulation are unknown;
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If you are in the care of a physician, consult with your physician before using this
device;
Do not apply stimulation over your neck because this could cause severe muscle
spasms resulting in closure of your airway, difficulty in breathing, or adverse effects on
heart rhythm or blood pressure;
Do not apply stimulation across your chest because the introduction of electrical cur-
rent into the chest may cause rhythm disturbances to your heart, which could be lethal;
Do not apply stimulation over painful areas. If you have painful areas, you should con-
sult with your physician before using this device;
Do not apply stimulation over open woundsor rashes, or over swollen, red, infected,
or inflamed areas or skin eruptions (e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins);
Do not apply stimulation over, or in proximity to, cancerous lesions;
Do not apply stimulation in the presence of electronic monitoring equipment (e.g.,
cardiac monitors, ECG alarms), which may notoperate properly when the electrical
stimulation device is in use;
Do not apply stimulation whenin the bath or shower;
Do not apply stimulation while sleeping;
Do not apply stimulation while driving, operating machinery, or during any activity in
which electrical stimulation canput you at risk of injury;
Do not use the device on children, if it has not been evaluated for pediatric use;
Consult with your physician before using this device, because the device may cause
lethal rhythm disturbances to the heart in susceptible individuals;
Apply stimulation only to normal,intact, clean, healthy skin.
See also chapter 3, Precautionary Instructions, for general Warnings and Precautions.
4.1.2.2 Contra-indications Muscle Stimulation
4.1.2.3 Warnings Muscle Stimulation
4.1.2.4 Precautions Muscle Stimulation
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