Omron Avail Instruction Manual page 5

Important Safety Information
• DO NOT use this device on infants, toddlers, children, pregnant women, persons
incapable of expressing their thoughts or on persons unable to operate the
device by themselves.
• DO NOT use this device while using another TENS device.
• DO NOT apply stimulation in the presence of electric monitoring equipment such
as cardiac monitors and ECG alarms because the equipment may not operate
properly when the device is in use.
• NEVER bend or fold the pads.
• If you have any serious illness, consult with your physician before using this device.
• Apply the pads only to normal, intact, clean, healthy skin of adult patients.
• For Hospitals and Clinics: Operation in close proximity (e.g. 1 m) to a shortwave or
microwave therapy ME equipment may produce instability to the
stimulator output.
• For Hospitals and Clinics: Simultaneous connection of a patient to high frequency
surgical equipment and this device may result in burns at the site of the
stimulator electrodes and possible damage to the stimulator.
• DO NOT place the charger within 15 cm to any person who is using pacemakers
or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). The charger emits
electromagnetic fields, which may affect pacemakers or ICDs.
• NEVER plug in or unplug the AC adapter from the electric outlet with wet hands.
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Data Transmission/Remote Control
• This product emits radio frequencies (RF) in the 2.4 GHz band. DO NOT use this
product in locations where RF is restricted, such as on an aircraft.
Battery Handling and Usage
• To prevent the risk of overheating, fire or explosion:
- DO NOT puncture, crush, disassemble or modify the device.
- DO NOT throw the device into fire.
- DO NOT recharge, use, or leave the device in any high temperature
environment such as in a location near a fire or in direct sunlight.
• The device contains a built-in rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery which must be
disposed of properly. Dispose of the device according to applicable local
government regulations.
• DO NOT disassemble the device by yourself except when disposing.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
Caution
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury to the user or
patient, or cause damage to the equipment or other property.
• TENS is not effective for pain of central origin, including headache.
• TENS is not a substitute for pain medications and other pain management
therapies.
• TENS devices have no curative value.