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• Never use the Rehab/Theta/Physio/Wireless Professionalor the AC adaptor if it is damaged or open.
There is a risk of electric shock.
• Disconnect the AC adaptor immediately if there is abnormal heating or smell, or if smoke comes from
the AC adaptor or the device.
• Equipment malfunction – this warnings can cause equipment mailfunctions that result in patient
hazards
• Magnetic and electrical fields are capable of interfering with the proper performance of the unit.
For this reason make sure that all external devices operated in the vicinity of the unit comply with
the relevant EMC requirements.¬ Xray equipment, MRI devices, ¬radio systems and cell phones are
possible sources of interference as they may emit higher levels of electromagnetic¬ radiation.
• Keep the unit away from such equipment and verify its performance before use.
• Do not use the Rehab/Theta/Physio/Wireless Professionalwithin one meter of short wave or
microwave devices as this could alter the currents generated by the stimulator. If you are in any doubt
as to the use of the stimulator in close proximity to another medical device, seek advice from the
manufacturer of the latter or from your doctor.
• Exercise caution when using electrotherapy while the patient is connected to monitoring equipment
with electrodes attached to the body. Stimulation could disrupt the signals sent to the monitoring
equipment.
• Refer repair and maintenance to authorized persons. Persons are authorized after training by a
specialist trained and commissioned by the manufacturer.
• Inspect the Rehab/Theta/Physio/Wireless Professionaland it's accessories for damage and loose
connections at least once a year. Damaged and worn parts must be immediately replaced with
original spare parts by authorized staff.
• Do not use the device if you are connected to a highfrequency surgical instrument as this could cause
skin irritation or burns under the electrodes
Caution
• Patient hazard – these cautions need to be observed to avoid the risk of electrical shock or other
negative effects to the patient.
• Do not apply stimulation close to metal. Remove jewellery, piercings, belt buckles or any other metallic
product or device in the area of stimulation.
• Be careful if the patient has sensitivity problems or is not able to communicate that he or she feels
discomfort, however light.
• Never begin an initial stimulation session on a person who is standing. The first five minutes of
stimulation must always be performed on a person who is sitting or lying down. In rare instances,
people of a nervous disposition may experience a vasovagal reaction. This is of psychological origin and
is connected with a fear of the muscle stimulation as well as surprise at seeing one of their muscles
contract without having intentionally contracted it themselves. A vasovagal reaction causes heart to
slow down and blood pressure to drop, which produces a feeling weakness and a tendency towards
fainting. If this does occur, all that is required is to stop the stimulation and for the person to lie down
with the legs raised until the feeling of weakness disappears (5 to 10 minutes)
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