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Safety information
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Proper use
The Medisana TENS- /EMS device is intended for the following application fields:
• Symptomatic relief of severe chronic pain, post-traumatic pain or acute
post-operative pain
• Increase of circulation in the treatment area
• Release of muscle cramps
• Post-operative stimulation of muscles to avoid thrombosis
• Prevention or inhibition of muscle loss
• Rebuilding of muscles
• Maintenance or improvement of mobility
Contraindications
• Do not use the device if you have a pacemaker or other implants or
prosthetic materials in your body.
• If irregularities of the heart or heart diseases are known (e.g. arrhythmia
or myocardial defects), you should not use the device.
• You should consult your family doctor before using the device if you
suffer from any of the following conditions or diseases:
• Diabetes
• Epilepsy
• Severe circulatory disorders of the lower extremities
• Hip or pelvis fracture
• Cancer
• Pregnant persons should take the necessary precautionary measures
and consider their individual strength. If necessary, consult your doctor.
• Do not treat any parts of the body that have swellings, burns, inflamma-
tion, rashes (e.g. phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins), wounds
or sensitive areas.
• This device should not be used for symptomatic relief from local pain
unless the treatment is justifi ed or pain syndrome was diagnosed.
• Electrodes may not be applied such that the current could run through
the caroticus region (front of the throat), transcerebral (through the
head) or trans-thoracic (through the chest).
• Only use the device as described in this instruction manual (also see "Appli-
cation fields" on page 7). Any other use will be deemed as not in accordance
with the instructions and may lead to damage to property or even injury to
persons. MEDISANA AG assumes no liability for damages incurred as the
result of improper use. The device is designed for private use.
• This device is not designed to be used by persons (including children) with
limited physical, sensory or mental abilities, or by persons with insuffi cient
experience and/or knowledge, unless under observation by a person re-
sponsible for their safety and unless they have been instructed in the use of
the device by this person.
• Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
• TENS treats symptoms and suppresses the sensation of pain, which other-
wise serves as a protective mechanism.
• Electronic monitoring devices (such as ECG monitors and ECG alarms) may
not function properly when electric stimulation is in use.
• Do not use the device in the vicinity of short or microwave therapeutic de-
vices as they may affect the output power of the device.
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