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- Page 1 Flexistim IF Instructions For Use READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE flexistimIF instructions final.indd 1 24/11/2014 10:51...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
FOREWORD Read this User Manual carefully before you start using your Flexistim IF unit. The manufacturer strongly recommends carefully reading of the “Warnings and Cautions” and Chapters of this User Manual. INTRODUCTION WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS HOW DOES IFT WORK KEYPAD AND DISPLAY... -
Page 3: Introduction
4. Memory intractable pain. Flexistim IF allows you to save and recall a particular programme setting and has a The Flexistim IF is intended for use in both the Hospital and Home Usage Timer to record the time it has been used. - Page 4 8. Do not apply stimulation while driving, operating machinery, or during any activity in Adverse Reactions: which electrical stimulation can put the patient at risk of injury. • Patients may experience skin irritation and burns beneath the stimulation electrodes 9. Consult with your physician before using this device, because the device may cause applied to the skin.
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Page 5: How Does Ift Work
12. Keep the device away from nebulizer or steam kettle, as the moisture may affect Unlike TENS, which delivers intermittent pulses to stimulate surface nerves and block the the device. pain signal, IFT delivers continuous stimulation deep into the affected tissue. In addition to providing pain relief by the same mechanism that TENS uses, most 13. -
Page 6: Keypad And Display
4. KEYPAD AND DISPLAY Programme Selection Press the “Prog” key to select the programme you require (see section 8) ON/OFF Parameter Menu Selection Beat Press these keys to select the following parameters one by one: Frequency In Programme P1: Programme FREQUENCY (Hz) Treatment Timer (min) Battery State... - Page 7 Intensity Controls Check electrode pad position. If you are certain that the pads are positioned safely, press the SKIP key to override. The triangle will stop flashing and Press either left or right hand keys to adjust the intensity intensity can be increased to 60mA. I.F.
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Page 8: Contents Of The Pack
Connect to mains power using the mains adaptor 6. HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR UNIT Your Flexistim IF has been designed to be simple and easy to use. Assembly of the WARNING: The power adaptor supplied has special medical grade isolation. - Page 9 STEP 2: LEADS STEP 5: READING If only using one lead, insert into one socket. Read sections 11 to 16 and decide how to use the unit for the treatment. If using two leads, insert into both sockets. NOTE: AFTER USE A: Insert the lead wires Always ensure that the unit is switched OFF before removing the electrodes.
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Page 10: Operation
7. OPERATION The Treatment Timer starts counting as soon as you increase the intensity above zero. After assembling and connecting the device: At this point, the display begins to count down from its preset value. When the preset treatment period is elapsed, the device switches off its output. 1 Turn on the device Press ON/OFF KEY. - Page 11 6 Adjusting other parameters 7 Lock and Unlock your own programme In programmes 1, 5 & 6 you can adjust other parameters To lock programme settings in Programmes 1,5 & 6, first adjust the intensity to zero, then press & hold the LOCK KEY for 3 seconds.
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Page 12: Programmes
8. PROGRAMMES 9. FURTHER CLINICAL INFORMATION AND TREATMENT PROTOCOLS Programme table: For further information and clinical references go to www.tenscare.co.uk, and look on Constant. The pulse frequency is selectable. 2-16-Hz the Flexistim IF product page. 2-10 Hz Sweep over cycle time 2-100 Hz sweep over cycle time 10. -
Page 13: Care Of Electrodes
Elbow Neck The electrodes that are supplied with your Flexistim IF are self-adhesive and can be used several times. Skin must be allowed to breathe, so the electrodes should be removed periodically. When not in use, the electrodes should be placed onto the clear plastic shield. -
Page 14: Charging The Battery
(battery symbol). the keypad NB: Remove the battery from your Flexistim IF if the unit is unlikely to be used for a ii) No showing. Ensure battery is charged. -
Page 15: Cleaning
15. CONSUMABLES AND SERVICING Flexistim IF dealer. Note: only our authorised service agents should carry out repairs of Original Accessory the Flexistim IF units. -
Page 16: Specifications
EC Declaration of Conformity Storage and Humidity: 10 to 93% RH TensCare Ltd hereby declare that an examination of the production quality assurance system has been carried out following the requirements of the UK national legislation Transport Specifications Temperature range: -20 to 70C according to Annex V of the Directive 93/42/EEC on medical devices. -
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Distributed by: Manufactured by: TensCare Ltd, 9 Blenheim Road, Epsom, Surrey KT19 9BE, UK Tel: +44(0) 1372 723434 www.tenscare.co.uk Pub No.: I-FLEXIF-UK Version 1.0 09/14 flexistimIF instructions final.indd 32 24/11/2014 10:51...
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