MAGSTIM BiStim2 Operating Manual page 7

Magstim BiStim²
Operating Manual
Explosive and Flammable Atmospheres: The Magstim Bistim² and accessories must not be
used in an explosive atmosphere, around explosive gases or in the presence of flammable
anaesthetics.
Protective Earth: To avoid the risk of electric shock, the Magstim Bistim² must only be connected
to a supply mains with protective earth.
Modification: No modification of this equipment is allowed.
Discharge noise: when the magnetic pulse is delivered, a discharge click is produced that may
startle. The use of ear protection is recommended.
Seizures: cortical magnetic stimulation runs the risk of inducing seizures. Magstim concurs with
the advice given in the paper titled "Safety, ethical considerations and application guidelines for
the use of TMS in clinical practice and research" by Rossi et al (2009) in respect to screening
candidates prior to administering TMS.
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Environmental Conditions : The system must not be used or stored under environmental
conditions that fall outside those specified in section 6.3 of this operating manual.
Stacking Limit: Magstim 200² units may be stacked on top of each other, but must not exceed
the stacking limit specified in Section 6 of this operating manual. If this limit is exceeded, the stack
may become unstable and overbalance risking injury to patients or users and risking damage to
the unit's themselves.
If the stacking limit is reached it can have a weight of up to 80kg. Ensure that the surface upon
which to system is to be placed is capable of supporting this weight. Failure to do so may result in
injury or damage. The weight for each individual 200² unit is in excess of 20kg
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Carrying : On no account should the Bistim² connecting module be used as a carrying/gripping
point when transporting its host Magstim 200² unit. The Bistim² connecting module and its fixings
are not designed to be subjected to this level of force and the Bistim² connecting module will
become detached from its host unit. This could result in damage to Magstim 200² unit, Bistim²
connecting module, or those transporting the equipment
Connecting Equipment: Only equipment listed in Section 1.3 may be connected to the Magstim
BiStim². Equipment that meets the relevant IEC standard may be connected to the rear interface
ports at the rear of the Magstim Bistim². See Appendix B for further details.
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