Indications - MAGSTIM RAPID2 Operating Manual

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Magstim Rapid
Coil OUTPUT Socket Operation and SYMBOLS
This socket is used to connect the stimulating coil to the Magstim Rapid
armed and triggered unless the stimulating coil is connected to this output. Ensure that the locating pin in
the coil plug is correctly lined up with the coil output socket before inserting the plug. When the coil plug is
fully engaged in the socket, lock the plug in place by turning the black locking ring clockwise.
To remove the coil, put the Magstim Rapid² into standby and turn the black locking ring anti-clockwise.
HIGH VOLTAGE Symbol
This sign warns that voltages in excess of 1500V are present within the instrument.
ATTENTION Symbol – Consult Operating Manual
See warnings in Section 1 regarding the use of the Magstim Rapid
APPLIED PART Symbol
BF Type Applied Part.
The degree of protection against electric shock for applied part accessories is classified
as Type BF Applied Parts. This means that the Stimulating Coils, MEP Pod and MEP
Pod patient leads are electrically isolated from the other parts of the equipment and
meet Type BF leakage current limits as required by BS EN 60601-1.

2.2 INDICATIONS

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The Rapid works by inducing electrical currents in tissue using a non-invasive stimulating coil at
frequencies of up to 100Hz. The stimulating coil is placed near the intended site of stimulation and
trigger pulses initiate brief magnetic pulses. The magnetic fields can pass through clothing, tissue and
bone to reach otherwise inaccessible areas. One feature of magnetic stimulation is that it is less likely to
stimulate pain fibres at the skin surface, reducing the discomfort when compared with conventional
electrical stimulation. Magstim Rapid² magnetic stimulators combine stimulation frequencies from 1Hz
to 100Hz with a touch screen interface which controls every aspect of the stimulator's control and
operation.
INDICATIONS FOR USE. The Magstim Rapid
CONTRAINDICATIONS.
CAUTION.
The MAGSTIM Company LTD
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is a magnetic stimulator intended for the
stimulation of cortical and peripheral nerves for diagnostic and research
purposes. The Magstim Rapid
supervision of, a medical practitioner only.
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Magstim Rapid systems and their accessories should not be used on or
in the vicinity of patients or users with cardiac demand pacemakers,
implanted defibrillators and/or implanted neurostimulators.
Check the Magstim Rapid
damage. If the Magstim Rapid
damaged in any way they must not be used.
Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a
practitioner licensed by the law of the State in which he/she practices to
use or order the use of the device.
To avoid interference problems the Magstim Rapid
accessories, should not be used in the vicinity of any equipment that
does not comply with EMC Standard EN 60601-1-2, including mobile
phones.
For reasons of safety and reliability, if the system is set at 100% power,
the user must not exceed 250 stimuli per minute, or 4000 stimuli per
hour or 24,000 stimuli for every 24 hour period. This limitation is in
addition to any other limitation imposed by the dedicated controller, or
heating effects on the stimulating coil and charger circuitry.
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. Note that the unit cannot be
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is intended for use by, or under the
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System and its accessories for any signs of
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System or any of its accessories are
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MOP03-EN-01
, and its
June 2011