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Principles
2.2 Preconditions for operation
2.2.1 Operating personnel
The Chattanooga Intelect F-SW is intended exclusively for use by healthcare
professionals who have been trained to use the device.
Such a specialist is expected to have practical knowledge of medical procedures and
applications as well as of the terminology, and should be experienced in treating the
indications stated in chapter 2.1.1 indicatiOns.
Users must have basic physical and cognitive abilities such as vision, hearing and
literacy, and have basic functional use of their upper extremities.
The device is designed for a demographic target group between 18 and 65 years.
2.2.2 Training of the operator
Operators of the Chattanooga Intelect F-SW must have been adequately trained in
using this system safely and efciently before they operate the device described in
this handbook. An introduction to the principles of operation will be provided by your
dealer with reference to this operating manual and will be documented in the system
logbook.
The operator must be instructed in the following points:
– Instruction in the operation and intended use of the device with practical exer-
cises
– Mechanism of action and function of the device and the energies delivered by
it
– All component settings
– Indications for use of the device
– Contraindications and side effects of the therapy waves
– Explanation of the warnings in all operating modes
– Instruction in how to perform the functional checks
Further training requirements vary from country to country. It is the operator’s respon-
sibility to ensure that the training meets the requirements of all applicable local laws
and regulations. Further information about training in the operation of this system can
be obtained from your dealer. However, you can also contact the following address
directly:
DJO France
3 Rue de Bethar
Centre Européen de Frêt
64990 Mouguerre
France
T: +33 (0)5 57 52 86 90
F: +33 (0)5 57 52 86 91
E: sce.cial@DJOglobal.com