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In this manual:
A Warning is used when failure to follow the instructions may result
in serious injury or death.
A Caution is used when failure to follow the instructions may result in
a minor or moderate injury, or damage to the device or other
property.
7. CONTRAINDICATIONS, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Do NOT use if you are or may be pregnant; or in the first 6-8 weeks
after childbirth. It is not known whether electrical stimulation
may affect foetal development.
Do NOT use if you have a pacemaker (or you have a heart rhythm
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problem) or with any electronic medical devices. Using this unit with
electronic medical devices may cause erroneous operation of the
device. Stimulation in the direct vicinity of an implanted device may
affect some models. Stimulation on the front of the neck can
affect your heart rate. Very strong stimulation across the chest may
cause an extra heartbeat.
WARNINGS:
Do NOT use if you have symptoms of active urinary tract
infection, vaginal infections, or localized lesions. Introducing
the probe may irritate sensitive tissue.
Do NOT use if you have poor sensation in the pelvic region.
You may not be able to control the intensity of stimulation
safely.
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Do NOT use if you have active or suspected vaginal,
pelvic or prostate cancer; or have undiagnosed pain in the
area being treated with a history of cancer. In vitro
experiments have shown that electricity can promote cell
growth.
Do NOT use if you are unable to properly insert
the vaginal probe. If you have a severe prolapse, or
any discomfort occurs when inserting the probe, consult
your medical advisor before use.
The device should not be used while walking, driving,
operating machinery, or any other activity in which
involuntary muscle contraction may put you at risk of
injury.
Incontinence can have many causes. You should try to
identify the type of incontinence and the cause before
starting to use this device.
CAUTIONS:
Caution: Caution should be used if you have suspected or
diagnosed epilepsy as electrical stimulation may affect seizure
threshold.
Caution: Caution should be used if you have a bleeding
disorder as stimulation increases blood flow to the stimulated
region.
Caution: Use caution following recent surgical procedures.
Stimulation may disrupt the healing process.
Caution: It is important that the vaginal/anal probe is cleaned
after each use. Ineffective cleaning may lead to irritation or
infection.
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