StimTec NEO User Manual

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PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
FOREWORD
Read this manual carefully before using your StimTec
NEO unit.
The manufacturer strongly recommends carefully reading
the “Warnings and Cautions”, and subsequent chapters
of this manual.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
Prescription labeling:
Federal law restricts this device to sale or use by or on
the order of a practitioner appropriately licensed by the
state or province.
Contraindications:
1. Do not use this device on patients who have a
cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other
implanted metallic or electronic device, because this
may cause electric shock, burns, electrical
interference, or death.
2. Do not use this device on patients whose pain
syndromes are undiagnosed.
WARNINGS
1. Do not apply stimulation over the patient’s neck or
mouth because this could cause severe muscle
spasms resulting in closure of the airway, difficulty in
breathing, or adverse effects on heart rhythm or
blood pressure.

StimTec NEO Specifications

General

Brand	StimTec
Model	NEO
Category	Medical Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Prescribing Information

Foreword

Manual introduction and importance of reading warnings and cautions.

Warnings and Cautions

Key warnings and contraindications for device use.

Precautions

General Precautions

Important considerations and limitations for device efficacy and safety.

Adverse Reactions

Potential Side Effects

Describes possible skin irritation, burns, headache, and pain.

General Warnings

Device Handling and Environment

Warnings about water, heat, magnetic fields, and battery handling.

Operating Instructions for Healthcare Provider

Intended Use and Modalities

Explains the device's combined capabilities (TENS, EMS, MIC, IFT) and their purposes.

Instruction for Use

Content in the Pack

Lists all components included in the StimTec NEO unit package.

How to Assemble Your Unit

Battery Installation

Step-by-step guide for inserting the battery into the unit.

Connecting Leads

Lead Wire Connection

Instructions on how to connect the lead wires to the device.

Attaching Electrodes

Electrode Preparation

Steps for connecting electrodes to the leads and preparing them.

Electrode Placement Guidance

Electrode Positioning

Guidance on positioning electrodes on the body for treatment.

After Use Procedures

Post-Treatment Steps

Steps for safely turning off the unit and storing electrodes after treatment.

Battery Charging

Charging the Battery

Instructions for charging the device's lithium battery using the provided cradle.

Operation of the StimTec NEO Unit

Key Functions and Controls

Explains the purpose of each button and the unit's interface.

Stimulation Type and Program Selection

Details on selecting TENS, EMS, MIC, or IFT modes and available programs.

Parameter Adjustment and Locking

Guide to adjusting parameters, locking controls, and managing treatment phases.

TENS Specifications

TENS Mode Parameters

Intensity, frequency, pulse width, waveform, and timer for TENS.

EMS Specifications

EMS Mode Parameters

Intensity, frequency, pulse width, ramp times, and on/off times for EMS.

MicroCurrent and IFT Specifications

MicroCurrent and IFT Parameters

Frequency, pulse width, and timer for MicroCurrent and IFT modes.

Other Features

Device Behavior and Indicators

Automatic shut-off, treatment time recording, and low battery alerts.

Waveform Information

Waveform Types Explained

Visual representations and descriptions of different waveform types used by the device.

TENS Electrodes Placement Examples

TENS Electrode Placement

Illustrates electrode placement for various TENS treatment areas.

EMS Electrodes Placement Examples

EMS Electrode Placement

Diagrams showing electrode placement for EMS on specific muscle groups.

Electrode Management

Electrode Care, Use, and Warnings

Guidelines on using, cleaning, replacing electrodes, and specific application warnings.