Warnings During Use - Globus GENESY 1500 User Manual

- has to be used for purposes for transcutaneous neuromuscular stimulation only.
- has to be used according to the indications in the present manual and under the
physician's or physiotherapist's supervision;
- has to be used with the electrodes included in the package and specifically
intended for transcutaneous neuromuscular stimulation;
- has to be kept out of the reach of children;
- ECG monitoring devices may not operate properly when electrostimulation is
working.
- has not to be used in transthoracic modality because it may cause cardiac
arrhythmia, interfering with the heart frequency. Do not stimulate the pectoral and
dorsal muscles simultaneously;
- in case of health problems, consult the doctor before use;
- the simultaneous use of high-frequency electrosurgery device may sear the skin
near the electrodes and damage the electrostimulator;
- Check whether the software version and the device model appear during start-
up, which means that the device is working correctly.
- Otherwise, if all the segments appear on the monitor, shut down the device and
restart it. If the problem persists, contact the customer care and do not use the
device.
- If the device switches off unexpectedly, the battery is likely to be out of charge
and has to be recharged according to the instructions in the section HOW TO
CHARGE THE BATTERIES.

Warnings during use

While using the electrostimulator, please comply with the following indications:
- damaged cables have to be replaced with original, brand-new parts;
- use only Globus electrodes;
- pay particular attention when the current density for every electrode is above
2mA/cm (effective value);
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- keep the device out of the reach of any pet which could damage it and
contaminate the electrodes and its accessories with parasites;
- the cables, the solenoids and the power supply must never be wound up around
the neck, since it may lead to strangulation and suffocation;
- mobile and fixed radio-communication devices may affect the functioning of
GENESY; read the tables in the present manual for more info.
Preventative measures for incontinence treatments.
- Do not use the device on patients with extra-urethral incontinence.
- Do not use the device on patients suffering from excessive incontinence owing to
evacuation disorders.
- Do not use the device on patients with severe urinary retention to the upper
urinary passages.
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