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CAUTIONS:
1) Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the
order of a physician.
2) For single patient use only.
3) Keep yourself informed of the contraindications.
4) This stimulator not intended for unattended, personal use by
patients who have noncompliant, emotionally disturbed,
dementia, or low IQ.
5) Read, understand, and practice the warnings, cautions and
operating instructions. Know the limitations and hazards
associated with using any device. Observe the precautionary
and operational decals placed on the unit. Always follow the
operating instructions prescribed by your healthcare
practitioner.
6) The instruction of use was listed; any improper use may be
dangerous.
7) Do not use this device for undiagnosed pain syndromes
until consulting a physician.
8) Patients with an implanted electronic device, such as a
cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or any other
metallic or electronic device should not use this device
without first consulting a doctor.
9) Stimulation delivered by this device may be sufficient to
cause electrocution. Electrical current of this magnitude
must not flow through the thorax or across the chest
because it may cause a cardiac arrhythmia.
10) Do not place electrodes on the front of the throat as spasm
of the Laryngeal and Pharyngeal muscle may occur.
Stimulation over the carotid sinus (neck region) may close
the airways, make breathing difficult, and may have adverse
effects on the heart rhythm or blood pressure.
11) Do not place electrodes on your head or at any sites that
may cause the electrical current to flow transcerebrally
(through the head).
12) Patients with heart disease, epilepsy, cancer or any other
health condition should not use this device without first
consulting a physician.
13) Some patients may experience skin irritation or