Hollywog WiTouch Pro Manual Del Usuario página 14

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the WiTouch Pro TENS therapy medical device with Bluetooth® technology.
WiTouch Pro is a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device used to reduce the perception of
pain by electrically stimulating peripheral nerves across the skin, i.e., transcutaneously. WiTouch Pro aims to excite
(stimulate) the sensory nerves, and by so doing, activate specific natural pain relief mechanisms, a) the Pain Gate
Mechanism and b) the Endogenous Opioid System. This innovative device is to be placed on the back and can be
controlled by your smartphone with the WiTouch Pro app or with the buttons on the device.
Medical Indications: The WiTouch Pro is indicated for symptomatic pain relief.
Safety
Users with an implanted electronic device (for example a cardiac pacemaker) should not be subjected to stimulation unless specialist medical opinion has
first been obtained.
• Do not allow children to swallow or ingest accessories or detachable parts (e.g., screwdriver, alkaline batteries).
• Do not use this device across or through your chest because the electrical currents introduced into the chest may cause rhythm disturbances to your heart,
which may be lethal.
• Do not use this device if you are susceptible to rhythm disturbances to the heart unless under the direction of your physician.
• Do not use this device over your eyes, mouth, face, front of neck (especially in the carotid sinus), head, or across your heart because this could
cause severe muscle spasms resulting in closure of your airway, difficulty in breathing, or adverse effects on heart rhythm or blood pressure.
• Consult with your physician before using this device if you are in the care of a physician.
• Consult with your physician before using this device if you have had medical or physical treatment for your pain.
• Stop using this device and consult your physician if your pain does not improve, becomes more than mild, or continues for more than five days.
• Do not use this device while driving, operating machinery, or during any activity in which electrical stimulation can put you at risk of injury.
• Do not use this device over open wounds or rashes, or over swollen, red, infected, or inflamed areas or skin eruptions (e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis,
varicose veins).
• Do not use this device over, or in proximity to, cancerous lesions.
• Do not use this device on children because it has not been evaluated for pediatric use.
• Do not use this device in the presence of electronic monitoring equipment (e.g., cardiac monitors, ECG alarms), which may not operate properly when the
electrical stimulation device is in use.
• Do not immerse in water or use in a wet environment, such as the bath, shower or other sources of moisture.
• Do not use this device while sleeping.
• Do not use this device on abnormal skin, or skin that is not intact, clean, or healthy.
• Do not operate in close proximity (e.g. 1 m) to shortwave or microwave therapy equipment as it may produce instability in the stimulator output.
• Do not heat up the device/battery or place near a direct flame. These actions can heat the battery and cause an explosion.
• This device could interfere with communication equipment operating in radio frequency.
• Device may not work properly when applied over a sweaty part of the body during work and exercise.
• Other equipment could interfere with the medical device or device system, even if the other equipment complies with CISPR8 emission requirements.
• Opioid tolerance due to the use of opioid analgesics may attenuate or completely prevent the analgesic effect of TENS.
• Do not use this device while simultaneously connected to high frequency surgical equipment due to burns may result at the site of the electrodes and
possible damage to this device.
• Do not start stimulation of the device prior to application of the device to the back.
• Keep this device out of the reach of children.
• The safety of nerve stimulation has not been established during pregnancy; therefore, do not use this device if you are pregnant, or suspect that you are
pregnant, unless under the direction of your physician.
• This device is for use by adults over 21 years of age.
• This device should not be applied on or across your head or face since the effects of stimulation of the brain are unknown.
• This device is for symptomatic treatment and, as such, suppresses the sensation of pain that would otherwise serve as a protective mechanism.
• If you have suspected or diagnosed heart disease, you should follow precautions recommended by your physician.
• If you have suspected or diagnosed epilepsy or experience convulsions, you should follow precautions recommended by your physician.
• Use this device with caution if you have a tendency to bleed internally, such as following an injury or fracture.
• Consult with your physician prior to using this device after a recent surgical procedure, because stimulation may disrupt the healing process.
• Do not use this device for pain of central origin, including headache.
• This device does not provide curative value.
• The long-term effects of nerve stimulation are unknown.
• You may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the electrical stimulation or adhesive medium (gel pads).
• Use this device with caution if stimulation is applied over the menstruating or pregnant uterus.
• Use this device with caution if stimulation is applied over areas of skin that lack normal sensation.
• Use this device only with the gel pads and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
• Gel pads should be for single person use to avoid skin disease or any other transmissible disease.
• Do not remove this device from your skin with the stimulation mode of operation activated.
• Do not place your finger, or any object, between or near your skin and the adhesive gel pads during stimulation treatment.
• This device is not to be used in the presence of flammable or anesthesia gasses or liquids.
• Do not allow young children, pets, or pests contact with the device as alterations to the device may compromise product safety and/or performance.
• Handle the unit with care. Inappropriate handling of the unit may adversely affect its characteristics.
• Remove metallic objects around the treatment area, such as jewelry, piercings or belts.
• Isolated cases of skin irritation or burns may occur due to electrical stimulation or adhesive medium (gel pads).
• Stop using the device and consult with your physician if you experience adverse reactions from use of this device.
• Prolonged use may cause discomfort or sore muscles.
• Burns may occur when the gel pads are not used properly, or if the gel pads are removed from the device or get damaged.
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