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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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or pets. Doing so may result in an injury or an accident. If liquid comes
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WARNINGS
Consult with your physician before using this device, because
the device may cause lethal rhythm disturbances to the heart in
susceptible individuals.
If you have had medical or physical treatment for your pain,
consult with your physician before using this device.
If you are in the care of a physician, consult with your
physician before using this device.
If your pain does not improve, becomes more than mild, or
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consult with your physician.
Do not place this device across your chest because the
introduction of electrical current into the chest may cause
rhythm disturbances to your heart, which could be lethal.
Do not place this device over open wounds or rashes, or over
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phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins).
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Do not place the pads over your neck because this cause severe
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in breathing, or adverse effects on heart rhythm or blood
pressure.
Do not place this device on the head, the mouth, or any area of
the face.
Do not place this device near the heart, or on genital area.
Do not place this device on both sides of the chest cavity
simultaneously (lateral or front and back).
Do not place this device on both legs, such as calves at the
same time because cardiac disturbance may occur.
Do not place this device on the bottom of both feet at the same
time because cardiac disturbance may occur.
Do not use this device over, or in proximity to, cancerous
lesions.
Do not use this device when in the bath or shower.
Do not use this device while sleeping.
Do not use this device on patients with paresthesia (abnormal
sensation) or peripheral neuropathy (damage to your peripheral
nerves that causes weakness, numbness, and pain).
Do not use this device while driving, operating machinery, or
during any activity in which electrical stimulation can put you
at risk of injury.
Do not use this device during exercise or while sweating.
Do not use this device together with a life-supporting
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respirator.
Do not use this device on infants, toddlers, or children because
this device has not been evaluated for pediatric use.
Do not use this device on pregnant women.
Do not use this device on persons in capable of expressing
their thoughts or intentions.
Do not use this device on persons who are unable to operate
the unit by themselves.
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Do not use this device on or near any other heating device,
heating element such as a dryer or oven.
Do not use this device while using another TENS device.
Do not apply stimulation in the presence of electronic
monitoring equipment (e.g., cardiac monitors, ECG alarms),
which may not operate properly when the electrical stimulation
device is in use.
Do not use this device with a heating pad.
Do not use this device under blanket.
Do not use heat on any muscle or joint which has swelling or
edema. It may worsen the pain or condition.
Do not use over sensitive skin areas or in the presence of poor
circulation.
If used on the elderly, use caution due to more sensitivity of the
skin.
Do not bend or fold the pad with gels at any time.
The Pad can ONLY BE USED with the Gel.
The pad with gel should not come in contact with any liquid or
water during therapy.
Apply pads only to normal, intact, clean, healthy skin (of adult
patients).
This product has a built-in rechargeable battery. To prevent
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temperature environment.
For Hospitals and Clinics, simultaneous connection of a patient
to a high frequency surgical medical equipment may result
in burns at the site of the stimulator electrodes and possible
damage to the stimulator.
If you suffer from any serious illness, consult your physician
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Relief unit.
Use carefully. May cause serious burns.
The unattended use of this HV-PAD with PMGEL by infants,
toddlers, children or incapacitated persons may be dangerous.
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If the product feels too hot, stop use immediately.
For Hospitals and Clinics, operation in close proximity (e.g. 1
m) to a shortwave or microwave therapy ME equipment may
produce instability to the stimulator output.
PRECAUTIONS
TENS is not effective for pain of central origin, including
headache.
TENS is not a substitute for pain medications and other pain
management therapies.
TENS devices have no curative value.
TENS is a symptomatic treatment and, as such, suppresses the
sensation of pain that would otherwise serve as a protective
mechanism.
Effectiveness is highly dependent upon patient selection by a
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The long-term effects of electrical stimulation are unknown.
Since the effects of stimulation of the brain are unknown,
stimulation should not be applied across your head and
electrodes should not be placed on opposite sides of your head.
The safety of electrical stimulation during pregnancy has not
been established.
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