General Information; Intended Use; Safety Instruction - schwa-medico TENStem eco basic Instruction Manual

General Information

Intended use

The TENStem eco basic has been designed for the generation of the transcutaneous
electrical nerve and muscle stimulation and may not be used for any other purposes.

Safety instruction

Please read the instructions for use carefully prior to using the product!
1 The TENStem eco basic may only be used with original accessories.
2 Keep TENStem eco basic away from water and other liquids.
Never use the TENStem eco basic if it functions incorrectly or has been damaged.
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4 Advice that stimulation should not be applied across or through the head,
directly on the eyes, covering the mouth, on the front of the neck, (especially
the carotid sinus), or from electrodes placed on the chest and the upper back or
crossing over the heart.
5 The used electrodes must not be smaller than 2 cm².
6 Any electrodes that have current densities exceeding 2 mA/cm² may require
the special attention of the operator.
7 It is only allowed to connect up the TENStem eco basic to one person.
It is not allowed to use the TENStem eco basic during operating machines
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or during operations which needs elevated concentration. Pay attention
particulary at road traffic.
9 Do not allow TENStem eco basic to be dropped, handled incorrectly, exposed
to extreme temperatures or high humidity (only use at temperatures between
10 °C and 40 °C and a relative humidity of less than 90 %).
10 Care must be taken when the TENStem eco basic is used on or in the proximity
of children.
11 Store the TENStem eco basic in the original packaging after use to protect it
against damage and soiling.
Warning!
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The simultaneous connection of the patient to a high-frequency surgical device
may lead to burns beneath the electrodes. Operation in the vicinity of a short
wave or microwave device may cause fluctuations in the output value of the
TENStem eco basic.
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