Contraindications, Warnings & Cautions - TensCare perfectPFE Instructions For Use Manual

headaches, period
endometriosis (see Ova+), cystitis,
sports injuries, fibromyalgia and
neuralgia, plantar fasciitis, post-
operative pain,
diabetic neuropathy, osteo-arthritis
and sometimes
conditions such as travel sickness.
• You can use low frequency (<10 Hz)
programmes on acupuncture points,
to achieve similar
acupuncture.
• With neurogenic pain (caused by
inflamed nerves) such as shingles
and neuralgia, TENS may start by
increasing the pain. We recommend
that you only use TENS for these
conditions under
supervision.
• You can safely use TENS as long as
it gives you pain relief. The effect
may wear off after a few hours (this
is called "accommodation"). If this
happens, take a break of an hour or
so before trying again. If you use
settings that
movement for more than 40 minutes,
you may experience aching muscles
a few hours later.
8. CONTRAINDICATIONS,
WARNINGS
CAUTIONS
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.
pain and
TMJ disorder,
non-painful
effects to
medical
cause muscle
&
13
Notes are used to provide
clarification
recommendation.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
• Do NOT use with optional electrode
pads if you have a pacemaker (or if
you have a heart rhythm problem) or
with any electronic medical devices.
Using this unit
medical devices
erroneous operation of the device.
Stimulation in the direct vicinity of an
implanted device may affect some
models.
• Do NOT use in the first 6 weeks
following a surgery in the area being
treated. Stimulation may disrupt the
healing process.
• Do NOT use if you have symptoms
of active urinary tract infection 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.
WARNINGS:
Do NOT use if you are unable to
properly insert the probe. If you have a
severe prolapse, or if any discomfort
occurs when inserting the probe,
consult your healthcare professional
before use.
Do NOT use when driving, operating
machinery, or similar actions needing
muscular control.
pads, damaged leads, or sudden
or
with electronic
may cause
Loose electrode