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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Alpha-Stim ® cranial electrotherapy stimulator experience life...AGAIN™...
- Page 2 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 601.1. 34VF. ® Conformity Statement for Europe: Alpha-Stim AID is a Class IIa, Type BF medical device. It has been independently tested by outside agencies in order to provide assurance of conformity to applicable standards for medical equipment safety and electromagnetic compliance.
- Page 3 LCD Display ........................... 6 Introduction .......................... 7 Description ..........................8 Electromedical Therapeutics.................... 9 Use the Alpha-Stim AID with Confidence .............11 ® Quick Guide ........................11 Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) to Treat Anxiety, Insomnia and/or Depression with Earclip Electrodes ............12 What to Expect ........................14...
- Page 4 The Alpha-Stim AID (Part No. 500) comes complete and ready to use with ® 1 set of Earclip electrodes (Part No. 501), 1 15-ml bottle of Alpha Conducting Solution™ (Part No. ACS, 250-ml refill bottles available, Part No. ACSR), 256 Earclip Electrode Pads (Part No. EEP), Illustrated Owner’s Manual, Lanyard, Storage Case, and 2 AAA batteries.
- Page 5 Thank you for recommending the Alpha-Stim AID. This manual is written ® for the person who will use the Alpha-Stim AID, but your input will be ® invaluable to your patient. Electromedical Products International, Inc. is available to help serve the needs of your patients. New research is often available that may have a direct bearing on a patient's specific disorder.
- Page 6 On - Off Timer. Waveform cycle starts when electrodes touch skin. Countdown timers: select 20, 40 or 60 minutes. Lock. Press 2 times within 5 seconds to lock or unlock settings during treatment if desired. Current. Increases or decreases current. Increases at 50 microamperes (µA) per second when held down.
- Page 7 0 - 500 microamperes (µA) of current. Mute feature. To turn on or off press the key sequence: Lock- Timer-Lock. Lock is on when display is lit. Σ Cumulative Timer records total hours and minutes Alpha-Stim ® has been in use.
- Page 8 Once you understand the basic product features and procedures you will find the Alpha-Stim AID is easy to use. Please read this entire manual ® thoroughly before using it. Be sure to follow the general instructions given herein and any specific directions from your health care practitioner.
- Page 9 50 to 500 microamperes (1 µA is one-millionth of an ampere), in a 50% duty cycle. The Alpha-Stim AID is small, compact and light-weight. It was ® designed to be versatile. It can be used in a health care practitioner's office,...
- Page 10 The Alpha-Stim AID was developed by neurobiologist, Dr. Daniel L. ® Kirsch and engineer, Raymond Chan. Dr. Kirsch has been a leading pioneer in the field of electromedicine since 1972. He was board-certified in pain management by the American Academy of Pain Management in 1990, and awarded the Richard S.
- Page 11 The original Alpha-Stim Model 2000 weighed 40 pounds and cost $5,850 when ® it was first introduced in 1981. The Alpha-Stim AID utilizes the most ® advanced technology available today. It is now possible, in most cases, to...
- Page 12 Alpha-Stim AID for hours every day. While this is ® rarely necessary it is also not harmful so use the Alpha-Stim AID with ® confidence knowing you have a safe and effective tool to help you experience life…AGAIN™.
- Page 13 Varying Earclip locations around the ear lobe may minimize irritation. Plug dual connector end of Earclip wires into jack on left side of the Alpha-Stim AID. Figure ® Remove and discard old Earclip Electrode Pads (EEPS) if present.
- Page 14 Squeeze Earclips and apply one to each ear lobe. Figure 2 Current defaults to 1 (100 µA) when the Alpha-Stim AID is turned on. ® Increase Current slowly (5 is the highest setting) until a slight vertigo is experienced (a dizzy feeling,...
- Page 15 ® for 9 out of 10 people who use it, it will not work for everyone. If the Alpha- Stim AID is not working well for you contact your health care practitioner, ® your local authorized Alpha-Stim distributor or EPI for technical support.
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Page 16: Electromagnetic Interference
Consult Electromedical Products International, Inc. if the problem persists. CE Conformity Statement for Europe The Alpha-Stim AID is a Class IIa, Type BF medical device. It has been ® independently tested by outside agencies to provide assurance of conformity to applicable standards for medical equipment safety and electromagnetic compliance. -
Page 17: Adverse Effects
Indications Alpha-Stim AID is an effective treatment for the management of anxiety, ® insomnia and depression, or for the short term relief of the symptoms associated with these indications. In many cases it is the sole therapeutic method required. As with any therapeutic intervention, not all people will respond to the Alpha-Stim AID. - Page 18 Electrical 2 AAA 1.5 volt (included). Replace with disposable Batteries batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Dispose of batteries safely in accordance with local government regulations. Timer 20, 40 or 60 minute countdown timers. Current 0 to 500 microamperes (µA) adjustable in 50 µA increments.
- Page 19 0° and 36° C, with a relative humidity below 90%, at an atmospheric pressure between 912 to 1115 hPa. Clean the Alpha-Stim AID by gently wiping the surface with a damp cloth ® when dirty. Use mild soap and water if necessary. Use of other cleaning solutions may damage the case.
- Page 20 While in the opinion of Electromedical Products International, Inc., (“EPI”) the Alpha-Stim AID (“Product”) is generally effective in relieving anxiety, ® insomnia and/or depression, health care is not an exact science and individual results will vary. Accordingly, EPI makes no warranties as to the effectiveness of its Products for a given individual.
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Page 21: Warranty Registration
“as is” because they may be easily damaged before or during use. During the warranty period, EPI’s sole obligation shall be, at EPI’s option, to replace or repair the Alpha-Stim AID without charge. In order to ®... - Page 22 2201 Garrett Morris Parkway Mineral Wells, TX 76067-9034 USA Toll Free: 1-800-FOR-PAIN (367-7246) Tel: (940) 328-0788 Fax: (940) 328-0888 Email: info@epii.com Web: www.alpha-stim.com Authorized Representative: MediMark Europe 11, rue Émile Zola - BP 2332, 38033 Grenoble Cedex 2 - France...
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