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- Potential hazard from simultaneous connection of a patient to a high
frequency surgical medical equipment and stimulator may result in
burns and possible damage to the stimulator.
- Operation in close proximity (e.g. 1m) to a shortwave or microwave
therapy medical equipment may produce instability in the
stimulator output.
- Modification of your Alpha-Stim
®
AID device or accessories is not
allowed, it could result in injury.
- Do not place Alpha-Stim
®
in direct contact with lint, dust, light
(including sunlight).
- For external use only. Small parts, keep out of reach of children, avoid
inhalation or swallowing. Do not allow children to use or handle this
device without adult supervision.
- Do not operate potentially dangerous machinery or vehicles during
treatment, and in some cases for several hours after treatment.
- Do not plug leadwires into wall sockets or line cord receptacles under
any circumstances. Doing so could result in severe shock or burns
whether the leadwires are attached to the stimulator or not.
- Caution Statement for United States: Federal law (USA only) restricts this
device to sale by, or on the order of a licensed health care practitioner.
Outside the USA it is available worldwide without a prescription but
consultation with a qualified health care professional is recommended
for difficult and unresponsive problems or when used with
pharmaceuticals or other therapeutic intervention.
Contraindications
Use of an Alpha-Stim
®
AID device is contraindicated with implanted
pacemakers or implanted or wearable defibrillators.
Adverse Effects
Adverse effects are usually rare (occurring less than 1% of the time), mild,
and self-limiting.
- dizziness
- skin irritation/electrode burns
- headaches