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Damage: If there are any signs of damage to the Magstim Rapid² system, or if any parts are damp
or wet, the stimulator must not be used. If damaged, the Magstim Rapid² should be returned to the
Magstim Company Limited for servicing and repair (see Section 7.2 for contact details).
Explosive and Flammable Atmospheres: The Magstim Rapid² system 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 Rapid² system must only be
connected to supply mains with protective earth.
Note: Each of the mains connections for the Rapid
permanent, mains outlets. On no account should a multi-way extension lead be used to connect
more than one mains connector to a single mains outlet.
Modification: No modification of this equipment is allowed.
Mains Leads: The Rapid
integral filter, as they are required to maintain the system's compliance with EN 60601-1-2
regarding Electro-Magnetic emissions.
Earth Strap: The Rapid
this is to maintain the system's compliance with EN 60601-1-2 regarding Electro-Magnetic
emissions. The strap is fitted between the stimulator and the power supply unit (PSU). In the case
of the Super Rapid
Magstim Plus
Discharge noise: when the magnetic pulse is delivered, a discharge click is produced that may
startle. The use of ear protection is recommended.
Ear protection must be worn by the patient when using the Rapid² Plus¹ system for cortical
stimulation at power levels above 70%.
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.
Safe levels of stimulation: 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.
When stimulating at 100Hz, the Rapid² system must not be used for cortical stimulation,and is for
peripheral use only. For safety guidelines relating to transcranial stimulation, see Section 6.3 of
this Operating Manual.
Environmental Conditions
conditions that fall outside those specified in Section 6.4 of this operating manual.
Stacking Limit: Please observe the stacking limit of the system. An assembled Rapid
can have a weight of up to 55kg. Ensure that the surface upon which the 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 module within the Rapid
MEP Pod: The MEP Pod is designed to be fitted to the Magstim Rapid² UI only. Do not attempt to
connect it to a computer, or any other equipment, with a similar connector. To do so could result
in electric shock/ burns to the patient at the site of electrode attachment. The MEP Pod connector
has a hole deliberately blocked to prevent incorrect connection.
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system must be used only with the supplied mains leads fitted with an
2
system must only be used when fitted with the supplied earth straps,
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1
Plus
there are two earth straps. The first between the stimulator and the
1
, the second between the Magstim Plus
*
: The system must not be used or stored under environmental
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system must be made via separate,
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and power supply unit (PSU).
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system can be found in Section 6.5 of this manual.
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