Chattanooga INTELECT LEGEND Series - Therapy Safety Information

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Intelect® Legend Series Combo
INDICATIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS AND ADVERSE EFFECTS FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Interferential and Premodulated
Indications
• Symptomatic relief of chronic, intractable pain
• Managementofpainassociatedwithpost-traumaticorpostoperativeconditions
Contraindications
• This device should not be used for symptomatic pain relief unless etiology is established or unless a pain syndrome has been
diagnosed. This device should not be used on patients with demand type cardiac pacemakers. This device should not be used over
cancerous lesions.
• Electrode placements must be avoided that apply current to the carotid sinus region (anterior neck) or transcereberally (through the
head).
Warnings
• The long-term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are unknown. Safety has not been established for the use of
therapeutic electrical stimulation during pregnancy.
• Adequate precautions should be taken when treating individuals with suspected or diagnosed heart problems, or epilepsy.
• Benefits of Interferential stimulation have not been established for pain of central origin.
• This device is to be used as a symptomatic treatment for pain and has no curative value. Patients should be cautioned and their
activities regulated if pain is suppressed that would otherwise serve as a protective mechanism.
• Electronic monitoring equipment (such as ECG monitors and ECG alarms) may not operate properly when electrical stimulation is
being utilized.