General Warnings; Contraindications - Contour CoreBelt Use & Care Manual

General Warnings

The Contour Technology electronic muscle stimulator is intended for use on healthy
muscles. Your Contour product is suitable for use by all healthy adults; however, as
with other forms of exercise, some care is needed when using it. Always follow the
guidelines below, read the instruction manual before use and consult your physician if
you have any injuries or conditions not mentioned in this manual. The Contour Technol-
ogy Ab Belt and electronic muscle stimulator is not indicated for use by minors, unless
under the care and direction of a doctor, as the safety of electrical muscle stimulation in
children has not been established.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
• Place the pads and belt ONLY on your muscles as indicated in this manual.
• External use only
• Do not use the Contour Technology muscle stimulator on the same muscle group in
continuous sessions. Wait at least six (6) hours between sessions
Never use the Contour Technology Ab Belt on:
• painful muscles
• atrophied muscles
• muscles with spasms
• any muscle associated with a painful or afflicted joint
Do not use the Contour Ab Belt
• for muscle reeducation
• to prevent or retard disuse atrophy
• to prevent venous thrombosis
• to maintain or increase range of motion
• for muscle spasms
• for blood flow deficiencies
Warning of the following potential HAZARDS
• Simultaneous connection of a PATIENT to high-frequency surgical EQUIPMENT may
result in burns at the site of the STIMULATOR electrodes and possible damage to the
STIMULATOR
• Do not apply stimulation 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.
• Operation in close proximity (e.g. 1 yard) to shortwave or microwave therapy
EQUIPMENT may produce instability in the STIMULATOR output.
• Applications with electrodes near the rib cage may produce heart ventricle fibrillation
• Application of electrodes near the thorax may increase the risk of cardiac fibrillation.
• And injury could occur if belt clip falls off and device drops on toe, foot, etc.
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Contraindications

Do not use the Contour Technology Muscle Stimulator if you have one or more of the
following medical conditions:
1. Cardiac demand pacemakers
2. Epilepsy
3. Following acute trauma or fracture
4. Following recent surgical procedures
5. Critical ischemia of lower limbs
6. Abdominal or inguinal hernia
7. Cancerous lesions
Do Not Apply Electrodes
• On the carotid sinus nerves, particularly in patients with a known sensitivity to the
carotid sinus reflex.
• On the neck or mouth. Severe spasms of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may
occur with contractions strong enough to close the airway and/or cause difficulty in
breathing. Stimulation over the neck could also have an adverse effects on the heart
rhythm or blood pressure.
• Transcerebrally. Stimulation should not be applied across the head and electrodes
should not be placed on opposite sides of the head
• Over swollen, infected or inflamed areas of skin eruptions (e.g., phlebitis, thrombo
phlebitis, varicose veins, etc.)
• Transthoracically; introduction of electrical current into the heart may cause rhythm
disturbances, which could be fatal.
• Over, or in proximity to, cancerous lesions.
• Over a tumor or malignancy as it may promote cell growth.
• Over metal implants.
Note: If you are in any doubt about using your Contour product for any reason, please
consult your doctor before use.
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