Zimmer MicroPro - Introduction; Preface; Scope; Intended Use

MicroPro 5
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1 Introduction
1.1 Preface
Safe operation of the microwave therapy unit requires knowledge of both medicine
and electricity.
For this reason, the microwave therapy unit may be used only by persons with the
appropriate training, knowledge and practical experience necessary to ensure proper
handling of the unit and who have been properly trained in the use of the unit based
on these instructions for use.
• Therefore, please read this manual thoroughly and be sure to comply with the safety
instructions!
We will be glad to answer any questions you may have concerning this unit or other Zimmer
MedizinSysteme GmbH products.
Our address can be found at the beginning of this manual.
1.2 Scope
The information provided in these instructions for use refer to the
MicroPro microwave therapy unit
from Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH.
1.3 Intended use
The MicroPro is used for microwave therapy (diathermy).
By means of a high-frequency electro-magnetic field, a tissue warming effect in continuous
mode, and an athermal effect in pulsed mode is generated.
The patient group includes adults and youths persons. Operators are trained professionals
such as doctors, doctor’s assistants or physiotherapists in professional facilities such as
doctor’s or physiotherapist’s practices or clinics.
The microwave therapy unit MicroPro may be used only according the intended purpose for
this type – microwave therapy in the medical treatment of human beings for gently
tissue warming or athermal treatment – in compliance with Chapter 11 Contraindications!
Microwave therapy is always an auxiliary therapy in the set of standard therapies like manual
therapy, Ultrasound therapy and Current Stimulation therapy.
No side effects are known if the device is operated in compliance with the intended use.