Warnings And Precautions - MAGSTIM 200 2 Operating Manual

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Magstim 200

SECTION 2:

CAUTION: Magnetic Stimulators have not been cleared by the FDA for

cortical stimulation. Investigational human uses require that the user complies

with the FDA regulations regarding Investigational Devices. Please visit

USA Only

www.fda.gov/cdrh or www.magstim-us.com for more information.

CAUTION: In the USA, 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.

Attention: Consult accompanying documentation before using the Magstim

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CAUTION: The Magstim 200

or in the vicinity of, patients or subjects with cardiac demand pacemakers,

implanted defibrillators, or other electronic implants.

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pulses. The induced eddy current is of sufficient magnitude to stimulate nerves

and muscle.

The strong magnetic pulses generated by stimulating coils induce eddy currents

in any conductive medium such as the human body, nearby metallic objects or

electronic devices.

NB Particular care must be taken to ensure that leads connected directly to the

patient, or other equipment, are not in a position where the stimulating coil can

couple resulting in currents being induced in them.

Do not discharge the Magstim with the stimulating coil in the vicinity of

metallic objects or these may be projected, moved and/or damaged.

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presence of flammable anaesthetics.

When the magnetic pulse is delivered, a discharge click is produced by the

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Where possible avoid the use of the stimulating coil near the ears. The use of

ear plugs is recommended.

High voltages are present within this instrument. Do not remove covers. Refer

servicing to qualified personnel.

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