Medisana BOB Manual page 18

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1 Safety Information
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Safety
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Assigned purpose:
This device is assigned for external usage on healthy adults. It is a
product designed especially for abdomen muscle stimulation with the
following effects:
- Increase of blood flow in the treatment area
- Relaxation of muscle spasm
- Re-education of the abdominal muscles
- Maintaining resp. increasing range of motion
Contraindications:
This device is not suitable for children. Furthermore, this unit must
not be used in case of:
- Swellings, inflammations, burns, hurts, eruptions or sensitive
points in the area of use (e.g. phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose
veins, etc.)
- implanted pacemakers or other implants or prosthetic materials
in the body
- malignant diseases
- Irregularities of the heart or heart diseases (e.g. arrhythmia
or myocardial defects)
- Epilepsy
- Serious arterial circulatory problems or when there is an increased
tendency to bleed
- abdominal or inguinal hernia
- Pregnancy
- Labour pain
- acute illnesses and/or fever
- Pain of unknown origin
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Only use this device for the purpose for which it was developed and in
the manner specified in the instructions for use (placed around your
waist). Any improper use (e.g. on other parts of the body like eyes, neck
or genitals etc.) can be dangerous and may lead to serious injuries.
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Do not use accessories that are not recommended by the manufacturer.
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Avoid the contact with pointed or sharp objects. When using it for other
purposes, the warranty expires.
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This device is not designed to be used by persons (including children)
with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities, or by persons with in-
sufficient experience and/or knowledge, unless under observation by a
person responsible for their safety, or unless they have been instructed
in the use of the device.
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In case of a malfunction, do not try to repair the device yourself. Not only
does the warranty expire, but serious danger can result (fire, electric
shock, injuries). Only authorised service offices should carry out a repair.
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Never use the device while taking a bath or shower. Should liquids pene-
trate the device, immediately remove the storage battery and avoid
further application. Contact your specialist shop or your servicecentre.
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In case of diabetes or other diseases you should consult your family
doctor before applying the device.
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Persons, whose sensitivity is disturbed or impaired may only apply the
device according to the instructions of a physician.
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The treatment should be pleasant. If you feel pain or feel the application
unpleasant, stop it and consult your doctor.
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