Table of Contents Introduction ..................... 5 Safety Precautions ..................6 Indications ..................... 6 Contraindications, Warning, Precautions, and Adverse Effects ....6 Warnings ....................... 7 Precautions ....................7 Adverse Effects ..................... 8 Warranty and Service ..................8 MEND Wellness Device and Accessories ............. 10 Top Panel and Keypad ................
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To change output current intensity µA ........... 21 Settings ....................... 21 To change Settings.................. 21 To turn ON/OFF key beeping ..............21 To turn ON/OFF protocol end beeping........... 21 About ......................22 To go to About ..................22 Version....................22 Battery Status ..................
MEND Wellness is the most advanced two channel programmable transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator or "TENS" device currently available. MEND Technology, LLC is a leading innovator and distributor of state-of-the- art medical devices. The MEND Wellness is a high-end precision medical device used for the relief of pain.
1.1 Safety Precautions The device is designed to be applied to the human body. It can be used externally only. The device has micro amperage current output. The plugs must be inserted completely into the jacks. The patient may experience prickling sensation if the skin contact is too dry.
Safety of microcurrent stimulation has not been established during pregnancy or birth. Microcurrent stimulation is not effective for pain of central origin including headache. WARNINGS The electrodes or gloves of the MEND Wellness can't be placed over the carotid sinus (upper side of neck) region. The electrodes/gloves of MEND Wellness can't be placed over regions through which current will flow transcerebrally (through the head).
MEND Technology, LLC sole liability hereunder is to replace the Product with the same or a substitute product. In no event shall Inspirstar Inc. and/or MEND Technology, LLC be liable for personal injury or death of any person using or misusing the Product.
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To replace products or obtain service, first call your doctor or MEND Technology. If necessary, send the entire unit with the carrying case and accessories, insured, postage prepaid, and well packaged, along with the Return Merchandise Authorization number obtained from MEND Technology. Please remove the batteries before returning your device.
2 MEND Wellness Device and Accessories 2.1 Top Panel and Keypad Conductivity Status Indication Display Area Function Keys To select protocol Protocol number Running Control Arrows Back Light Figure 1 Top Panel Conductivity Status Indication: LED CH1 and CH2 indicate if the output current can reach their peak current value in the protocol for channel 1 and channel 2, respectively.
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Arrows: LEFT arrow key: Back to previous menu level or move cursor to the left. RIGHT arrow key: Enter menu selection or move cursor to the right. UP arrow key: Move cursor up or increase number ...
2.2 Rear Panel Micro USB connection to PC Combined Channel Jacks: Positive Jack +: Positive leads of CH1 and CH2 Negative Jack -: Negative leads of CH1 and CH2 Figure 2 MEND Wellness Output Jacks and USB port Wire Connectors. If you Output Jacks 3.5 mm Plug Connection...
3 Operations 3.1 Prepare for Operations The MEND Wellness device can be used inside the carrying case. You will receive two Velcro strips to attach to the back panel of the MEND Wellness device. Your travel case has two Velcro strips attached inside the carrying case. Install Batteries device uses two alkaline batteries in size “AA”.
Connect Wires to Gloves, Strips or Electrodes Snap the button or insert the pins on gloves, strips or electrodes. Please follow your health care practitioner’s instructions on where to place the electrodes, gloves, towels or strips on the body. It is recommended to leave the wires and buttons connected to the gloves and leave the plugs inserted in the MEND Wellness after use.
All, Recent and History Protocols All Protocols lists all protocols in or user programmed profile. Recent Protocols lists the protocols that were recently used. Use Recent Protocols to quickly select a protocol that is frequently used. History Protocols lists the actual protocol running history. The latest used protocol is displayed on the top of the list.
Select a Protocol There are a number of stored therapy protocols in the MEND Wellness IS02LCD. Please follow your health care practitioner’s instruction regarding the protocols to be used for your pain complaints. To browse for a protocol: Use the arrow keys UP and DOWN to browse through the protocol list.
To see details of a protocol: Press the RIGHT arrow key to see details of the protocol. Use keys UP and DOWN to scroll the screen to see details. Run a Therapy Protocol Press the START key to run a protocol. The protocol will start and microcurrent will flow from the output jacks.
Stop the Therapy Protocol At any time during a protocol, you can press the STOP key to stop running a therapy protocol. Turn on the Back Light To turn on the LCD back light: press the Back Light key to turn on the LCD back light.
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protocols, you can go to Settings to turn off beeps and sounds.
3.3 Advanced Operations and Display Information Protocol Run Information and Status When a protocol is running, the screen will display the protocol information and status. Protocol number and name Output channel frequencies Waveform name Output current ± polarity intensity (μA) Remaining time for all 10 frequency Remaining time for the running pairs in the protocol.
Current Intensity To change output current intensity μA: Press the ‘+’ key to increase the current intensity value or press the ‘-‘ key to decrease the current intensity value. Or press the Number SET key and use the arrow keys to change the value.
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The new settings will take effect after you press BACK arrow key to the Main Menu. About To go to About: press the LEFT arrow to go to the Main Menu and use the DOWN arrow key to scroll down to About, and press the RIGHT arrow key to enter into the About screen.
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MEND Wellness device to the wires, gloves and skin. Contact your health care practitioner or MEND Technology if the problem persists. No sensation of current This is normal for the low current intensity.
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