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User Instruction – MultiStim SWITCH
1. General information
Please note: Due to US Medical Device Legislation and specifi c requirements for devices marketed in the
USA the wording of the user instructions for the US may slightly differ from the standard English version.
Please read the following information and instructions carefully.
The product may only be used by experienced medical staff in accordance with these instructions.
PAJUNK® GmbH Medizintechnologie does not give any recommendation for a method of treatment.
The treating medical specialist staff is responsible for the course and manner of application and the
selection of the patient.
Nonobservance or contravention of these instructions will cause the guarantee to expire and will lead
to endangering the safety of the patient.
If used in combination with further products, please always observe and comply with the directions for
use and the compatibility statements of these products.
Please check the product and the packaging for completeness, intactness and the status of sterility
before application. Do not use product if you have reason to doubt the completeness, the intactness
and the non hazardous status of sterility.
MultiStim SWITCH is intended to be used exclusively with PAJUNK® GmbH Medizintechnologie prod-
ucts (e.g. StimuLong catheters, UniPlex cannulae). The accessories may be connected with the device
exclusively by way of the enclosed equipment cable. Safe and successful functioning can only be
ensured with these products.
2. Product specifi cation/compatibility
MultiStim SWITCH is delivered with the following basic equipment:
• MultiStim SWITCH nerve stimulator
• 9 volt block battery
• Patient main cable SWITCH
• Short-circuit plug
• Operating instructions
• Suitcase for storing SWITCH and accessories
Please observe by all means: The patient main cable of the MultiStim SWITCH is compatible with that
of the MultiStim SENSOR due to its technical design. Please make absolutely sure that the correct cable
is respectively used, since the device will otherwise not work as intended!
2.1 Indication
The MultiStim SWITCH serves for reliable neuro-localization, as for example in local- and regional
anesthesia (diagnostic, intra-operative and therapeutical block). It may be used for locating peripheral
nerves and also for epidural stimulation (Tsui-test). The PAJUNK® MultiStim SWITCH can be used in all
cases where the identifi cation of nerves, of nerve fascicles or of nerve roots is required.
2.2 Contraindications
The use of a nerve stimulator on patients with known cardiac- or circulatory insuffi ciencies should be
considered carefully. Further contraindications may be caused by anatomical anomalies.
2.3 Warnings and precautionary measures
The connecting port of the stimulation cannula or the catheter adapter may only be connected to the
corresponding mating connector of the patient main cable. If an intermediate cable is used inbetween,
please also absolutely ensure correct connection here!
The device connector of the connector cable may only be connected to the nerve stimulator, and the
clip connection may only be connected to the adhesive electrode on the skin of the patient.
These plugs/connections may under no circumstances be brought into contact with live / current bear-
ing components (e.g. electrical outlets) or with metallic objects.
The MultiStim SWITCH may not be used in explosive surroundings to avoid gas explosions of anesthe-
sia gasses or the ignition of combustible liquids.
All connected facilities in the environment of the patient must comply with the applicable regula-
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