Warnings - Actegy Revitive Circulation Booster User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WHO SHOULD CHECK WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE
USING REVITIVE

Warnings

• Consult with your doctor before using this device if:
• You are in the care of a doctor
• You have a history of heart problems because the device may cause
lethal rhythm disturbances to the heart in susceptible individuals
• You are experiencing cramping leg pain that occurs during walking
• You have slow healing wounds
• You have loss of feeling in the hands or feet
• You have had medical or physical treatment for your pain
• You have suspected or diagnosed heart disease
• You have suspected or diagnosed epilepsy
• You are unsure about the suitability of the REVITIVE for you
• You are unsure about the cause of your symptoms
• If you have a metallic implant, you may experience pain or discomfort near
the implant when applying electrical stimulation, if this should occur
discontinue use and seek advice from your doctor
• The electrical stimulation may feel more intense close to a metallic implant.
It is safe to continue use provided no pain is experienced. You may need to
adjust the intensity to a comfortable level
• Do not use the Body Pads on your head, face, neck or chest.
There is a chance that serious health problems, and in rare cases death,
may be caused by using the Body Pads on your head, face, neck or chest
• There is a chance that using the Body Pads on your head, face or
neck may cause closure of the airway, difficulty in breathing, or
adverse effects on heart rhythm or blood pressure
• The introduction of electrical current into the chest may cause
rhythm disturbances to your heart, which could be lethal
• Use Body Pads only on parts of your body as directed in this guide
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• Do not apply foot-pads or Body Pads directly:
• on open wounds or rashes, swollen, red, infected, or inflamed
areas or skin eruptions (such as phlebitis, thrombophlebitis,
varicose veins, cellulitis)
• on or close to, cancerous lesions/tumors
• on areas treated with radiotherapy (within the past 6 months)
• on reproductive organs
• Apply stimulation only to normal, intact, healthy skin
• Electrode Body Pads are for single person use only. Do not share body
pads with others
• Do not use Body Pads after their use by date. There is a chance you
may experience skin irritation or burns under the Body Pads
• Some people may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to
electrical stimulation or electrical conductive medium. The irritation can
usually be reduced by using an alternative conductive medium or alternate
electrode placement
• Symptoms may worsen during the initial treatment phase before getting
better. This may occur if the body has not yet adjusted to increased
muscular activity and blood circulation. If this occurs, reduce the
intensity and the duration of treatment which will reduce the initial
symptoms, if symptoms persist consult with your doctor.
When Not to Use REVITIVE
There are times you should not use REVITIVE. Do not use REVITIVE:
• with electronic monitoring equipment (such as cardiac monitors, ECG
alarms), which may not operate properly when the electrical stimulation
device is in use
• when you are in the bath or shower
• while you are sleeping
• while you are driving, operating machinery, or during any activity in which
electrical stimulation can put you at risk of injury
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