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Important Information (Precautions)
Autonomic dysreexia
Users who have high level spinal cord injuries (T6 and above), may experience symptoms
of autonomic dysreexia (increased blood pressure or sweating) in response to stimulation.
This may also be seen in users with multiple sclerosis. If a󰀨ected, the user should discontinue
use and consult their physician.
Cardiac/exercise stress
Users with suspected or diagnosed heart disease should follow the exercise precautions
recommended by their physician.
Deep vein thrombosis
Users with suspected or diagnosed deep vein thrombosis should follow the exercise
precautions recommended by their physician.
Injury, fracture or surgery
Electrical stimulation should not be carried out in areas of the body a󰀨ected by recent injury,
fracture or surgery. Movement caused by moving muscles may disrupt healing.
Pregnancy
The safety of using electrical stimulation during pregnancy has not been established.
Prescribed user
The device should only be used by the user that the system has been prescribed for. Keep
out of reach of non-intended users. Only use as instructed by the clinician.
Long-term e󰀨ects
The long-term e󰀨ects of electrical stimulation are unknown. Odstock devices have been
successfully used by individuals for over 20 years.
Air travel/wireless restricted area
Like all radio telemetry devices the ODFS
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Pace XL should not be used in wireless
transmission mode in areas where use of wireless devices is restricted. In areas of restriction
the ODFS
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Pace XL can be used in airplane mode, with a wired footswitch. Please refer to
accessory user instructions for details of use within wireless restricted areas. Please refer to
airplane mode on page 27 of this instruction manual
Accessories and consumables
Only use accessories and consumables recommended by Odstock Medical Limited. Do not
connect with equipment other than that intended to be used with this system as dened
within this instruction manual or that of the other equipment.
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