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Chapter 2 - Safety Information
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Safety Information
Indications for Use
The Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) is intended to challenge and assess the visual, auditory,
cognitive, motor, and balance abilities of individuals, including those with deficits resulting from traumatic
injuries and movement disorders as well as competitive athletes.
Examples of these abilities include:
• Visuomotor Coordination
• Reaction Time
• Visuospatial Perception
• Visual & Auditory Processing
• Working Memory
• Physical & Cognitive Endurance
• Balance Control
• Postural Stability
Contraindications
The Sensor included with Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) is contraindicated for the MRI
environment. Therefore, the Sensor must be removed before the patient is allowed into the MRI environment.
Precautions
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Unauthorized modifications to the Bioness Integrated Therapy System, such as installing or uninstalling
software, will void the warranty.
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Accessing the internet or local intranet with the Bioness Integrated Therapy System will void the warranty.
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Do not alter the Windows 10 Operating System settings by adding Windows user accounts or adjusting
the screen saver and sleep timer as this may interfere with the functioning of the software.
• Contact Bioness Product Support Department if any component of the system is malfunctioning.
Attempts to modify the hardware will void the warranty.
• Make sure to follow the correct procedures when moving the portable stand, adjusting the height of
the display screen, moving or adjusting the Balance Platform, using or storing the Sensor and using
or storing the Chest Strap.
• Supervision and assistance for the patient should be provided during use of the Balance Platform.
• Ensure Balance Platform is on level ground prior to instructing clients to step on Platform.