1 INTRODUCTION BEFORE USING THE STIMULATOR Electro-Medic: 25 years of electrotherapy experience, a therapeutic option, state-of-the-art models Medical context. Usage and Benefits of Neurostimulation Safety measures. Indications, Contraindications, Precautions, Caution 2 INTRODUCING THE DEVICE Equipment and accessories Electrical specifications and Pre-Programmed Settings Control Pad Screen Display 3 INSTRUCTIONS...
BEFORE USING THE STIMULATOR A CONCEPT ACCESSIBLE TO ALL INTRODUCTION A SOLID CULTURE IN ELECTROTHERAPY conceived to noticeably reduce acute, chronic, sports-related, post-operative, and post-traumatic pain and much more. A therapeutic option that is medically recognized and applicable within a clinical environment, at home, Electro-Medic is the proud and even, depending on the pain to treat, while Canadian manufacturer of...
MANAGE YOUR PAIN WHEN ACTIVE OR AT REST MEDICAL CONTEXT USING THE TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATOR (TENS) TRANSCUTANEOUS ELECTRICAL NERVE STIMULATION IS SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN AND PRESCRIBED BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation -TENS- depolarizes peripheral nerve fibres and is transmitted through electrodes placed on the body to reinforce the effectiveness of the natural pain control mechanisms.
SAFETY MEASURES INDICATIONS, CONTRAINDICATIONS, PRECAUTIONS, CAUTION Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation meets each user’s specific needs. This non-aggressive and drug-free technique is recognized for its lack of side effects under normal use conditions, moderate cost, the small size of the TENS device, and its ease of use. The -TENS- is compact and can be slipped into a pocket, making it easier to carry out daily activities.
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CONTRAINDICATIONS • Cancer - absolute contraindication: wait until the end of the remission period for metastasis or circulatory cancer (leukemia). - local contraindication: wait until the end of the remission period for other types of cancer, under interdisciplinary supervision. • Cardiac pacemaker: absolute or local contraindication, to be used under interdisciplinary supervision with permission from the attending cardiologist.
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PRECAUTIONS • Circulatory dysfonction : stimulation increases the metabolic demand, which may exceed the oxygen supply, thus increasing pain. This may even lead to tissue ischemia or necrosis. • Skin disease: resistance is decreased, increasing the risk of burns. • Active epiphyseal plate: risk of impairing bone growth.
CHARACTERISTICS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS • 2 totally independent stimulation channels • Power supply: 1 rechargeable Li-ion battery • Constant current for a load up to 1500 Ohms 3.7 volts/600 m Ah (Each program has a maximum output amplitude of 38 V) • Weight with battery: 92 g •...
1 INCREASE Nova Increases the intensity of the left or right channel. Increase the intensity with caution and as prescribed. 2 DECREASE Decreases the intensity of the left or right channel. Deactivates lockout. 3 ON/OFF BUTTON ALT C Opens and closes the device in addition to halting stimulation at any time.
1 PROGRAM LOCKED Program cannot be changed. 2 OPEN CIRCUIT Electrode disconnected. Other possible problem. 3 PROGRAM Displays the selected program. • The left side displays the channel 1 program number • The right side displays the channel 2 program number ALT C 4 IMPULSE FREQUENCY •...
CONNECTION 3. 1 CONNECT THE WIRES TO THE -TENS- UNIT AT THE INPUT OF EACH CHANNEL CONNECT THE ELECTRODES TO THE WIRES The electrodes used with this device must never be smaller than 2.54 cm in diameter. We caution you that the smaller the electrodes, the greater the stimulation intensity in the area where the electrodes are placed, which increases the risk of skin irritation in that area.
SPECIFIC PROGRAMS See (3.5) DIFFERENT POSSIBLE MODULATION CHANGING A PROGRAM OR ITS DURATION MODES and (3.6) PROGRAM SELECTION TABLE LOCKING/UNLOCKING A PROGRAM CHANGE A PROGRAM A competent professional must approve the programmed settings according to your condition. Press the channel’s PR button to modify the settings until the desired program is displayed in section no. 3 on the screen or press the up arrow to start the treatment.
INTENSITY LEVEL SETTING AND LOCKING ADJUSTMENT If you press and hold the up arrow , the intensity level increases faster. Conversely, if you press and hold the down arrow , the intensity level decreases faster. Caution: Always increase the intensity level gradually. LOCKOUT Depending on the level you want to set, press the up or down...
DIFFERENT POSSIBLE MODULATION MODES CONVENTIONAL STIMULATION In the conventional stimulation mode, the impulses are continuous with a fixed rate and width. BURST In Burst mode, there are two impulse trains per second (2 Hz). MODULATED PULSE FREQUENCY The frequency decreases from 160 Hz to 65 Hz in 9 equal stages, then returns to the selected value in 9 stages. The total cycle time is 6 seconds.
TABLE OF DIFFERENT PROGRAMS PROGRAM PULSE FREQUENCY (Hz) PULSE DURATION (Us) TIMER (MIN) MODE FIXED Conventional Modulated pulse duration 70-150 Modulated pulse frequency 65-160 Alternating channels 70-150 Mixed frequency 80-2 150-250 MXF (5 sec) Burst Local blood flow stimulation 6-15 Sensitive areas Nausea Combined modulation...
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14 CUSTOMIZABLE PROGRAMS PROCEDURE CUSTOMIZING FIRST STEP PROGRAMMING CHANNEL No. 1 • Press and hold the S button for 3 seconds. Channel no. 1 will flash • Using the up arrow or down arrow , on the left of the screen, scroll through the programs until the desired program appears on the screen Choose the desired program for channel 1- C, B, MR, MW, CM, MXF •...
BATTERY BATTERY STATUS As displayed: 1/3 of the battery 2/3 of the battery 3/3 of the battery SERVICE LIFE BATTERY REPLACEMENT The typical service life of a Li-ion battery is approximately: • Three (3) years • 300 charging cycles¹ Whichever comes first. Expect a service life of three (3) years for batteries that do not complete the charging cycle process.
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THE PATIENT IS THE INTENDED OPERATOR The patient can operate the buttons and change the Li-ion battery under normal conditions, as well as maintain the device and its accessories according to the user guide Indicator colours and their meaning CAUTION! An immediate •...
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TIME TO RECHARGE SAFETY CLASSIFICATION • A Li-ion battery requires approximately 3.5 hours to recharge. OF ELECTRO-MEDIC EQUIPMENT LI-ION BATTERY Protection against Electro-Medic device • Voltage limited to 4.2 V electrical overload internal power supply • Rechargeable 3.7 V/600 mAh Li-ion battery ADAPTOR Type BF applied part: Applied part...
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LI-ION BATTERY ADAPTOR • Voltage limited to 4.2 V • 100-240 V 50/60 Hz, 1.2 A • Rechargeable 3.7 V/600 mAh Li-ion battery The adaptor is 2MOPP equipment under 60601-1-1 Equipment approval is valid if used in combination SAFETY MEASURES with the adaptor supplied with this equipment.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION ACTION Broken Screen Display problem None Contact your distributor Replacement part • Try changing the Li-ion battery The device does not turn on at all Is the Li-ion battery inserted correctly? • Charge the Li-ion battery • Try changing the wire The sign appears, intensity increases,...
MAINTENANCE WARRANTY Electro-Medic, the manufacturer, certifies that the -TENS- DEVICE NOVA product is free of material and manufacturing defects Maintenance and cleaning of the device is relatively simple. at the time of delivery. • Always store the stimulator and its accessories in the case Electro-Medic provides a 5 (five) years warranty on all its provided for this purpose -TENS- devices, applicable as of the date of purchase of the...
650 Industriel blvd suite 100 Blainville Qc Canada J7C 5Y7 electrostatic discharges (ESD), magnetic fields from the main power 1 855 230 6334 supply, and radio frequency transmitters/receivers such as cellphones. info@electromedic.ca For any other information regarding the use of your Electro-Medic -TENS- device, please contact your authorized distributor.
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LEGEND Read the instruction manual before using the stimulator Type BF Equipment - Type BF insulated (floating) unit Dispose of the device, batteries, and accessories in compliance with applicable recycling standards Class II Equipment Alternating current Direct current IP Rating Barcode Serial number Manufacturer Manual...
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