Important Safety Precautions And Warnings - Omron Pocket Pain Pro PM400 Instruction Manual

4. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS

WARNING
DO NOT USE THIS UNIT WITH THESE OTHER DEVICES:
• Do not use this device while using another TENS device.
• Together with a life-supporting medical electronic device such as an artificial heart or
lung or respirator.
• For Hospitals and Clinics, in the presence of or when attached to the body, electronic
monitoring equipment (e.g. cardiac monitors, ECG alarms), which may not operate
properly when the electrical stimulation device is in use.
• For Hospitals and Clinics, Simultaneous connection of a patient to a high frequency
surgical ME equipment may result in burns at the site of the stimulator electrodes and
possible damage to the stimulator.
• For Hospitals and Clinics, operation in close proximity (e.g. 1m) to a shortwave or
microwave therapy ME equipment may produce instability to the stimulator output.
DO NOT USE THIS UNIT UNDER THESE CONDITIONS
• Consult with your physician before using this unit.
The unit may cause lethal rhythm disturbances in certain susceptible individuals. If you
have had a recent surgical procedure, the stimulation may disrupt the healing process.
Before using your unit, ensure that:
1. Cord is not broken.
2. Pad gel is not damaged.
3. Electrode cord connection is not broken.
4. Unit is intact and working.
5. There is no battery leakage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
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