Apex Digital Digi-Stim GM320T SD TENS User manual

Model: GM320T SD TENS

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protecting against electric shock for type BF equipment.
Consult operating instructions for use.
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CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION................................................................... 1
SYSTEM COMPONENTS ................................................................... 1
WARRANTY .............................................................................. 2
INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS ..................................................... 2
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS ............................................................ 4
ABOUT THE DEVICE....................................................................... 6
THE DEVICE CONTROLS................................................................... 7
DANGER ................................................................................ 8
ATTACHING THE LEAD WIRES .............................................................. 9
ELECTRODE SELECTION AND CARE......................................................... 9
TIPS FOR SKIN CARE......................................................................10
CONNECTING THE DEVICE.................................................................11
BATTERY INFORMATION ...................................................................12
CHANGING THE BATTERY..................................................................13
CLEANING FOR YOUR DEVICE..............................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................14
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................15

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Electric myostimulation has proven its high value as a method of pain therapy and is a great help to
the experienced therapist.
With some indications, physicians can prescribe unit to patients for the use at home.
The unit is a dual-Channel electric stimulator for active treatment application, which is equipped with
a Liquid Crystal Display indicating operation modes and output as well as an 8-bit micro computer
for controlling the system.
The electronics of the unit create electric impulses: the intensity, duration, frequency per second and
modulation of these impulses can be adjusted through the button or knob.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Your device may include the following components or accessories:
●Unit
●Carrying case
●Lead wires (LW01) / Electrodes (FA4040)
●9-volt battery
●Operation Manual

WARRANTY
INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
This device carries a one-year warranty from the date of purchase. The warranty applies to the de-
vice and necessary parts and labor relating thereto. The distributor reserves the right to replace or
repair the unit at their discretion.
The warranty does not apply to electrode, battery, lead wires, carrying case, damage resulting from
failure to follow the operating instructions, accidents, abuse, alterations or disassembly by unauthor-
ized individuals.
Read the operation manual before using the device.
Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. Observe your phy-
sician’s precise instructions and let him show you where to apply the electrodes. For a successful
therapy, the correct application of the electrodes is an important factor. Carefully write down the set-
tings your physician recommended.
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Indications for use
This device is a prescription device and only for symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain.
Contraindications
●Any electrode placement that applies current to the carotid sinus (neck) region.
● Patients with implanted electronic devices (for example, a pacemaker) or metallic implants should
not undertake.
● Any electrode placement that causes current to 󰘱ow transcerebrally. (through the head) The use of
unit whenever pain symptoms are undiagnosed, unit etiology is determined.
● The use of TENS whenever pain syndromes are undiagnosed, until etiology is established.
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Warnings
●The device must be kept out of reach of children.
●The safety of device for use during pregnancy or delivery has not been established.
●Do not place electrodes on front of the throat. This may result is spasms of the laryngeal and
pharyngeal muscles.
●Do not place the electrodes over the carotid nerve.
● The device is not e󰘯ective for pain of central origin (headaches).
● The device may interfere with electronic monitoring equipment (such as ECG monitors and ECG
alarms).
●Electrodes should not be placed over the eyes, in the mouth, or internally.
●These devices have no curative value.
● TENS devices should be used only under the continued supervision of a physician.
● TENS is a symptomatic treatment and as such suppresses the sensation of pain which would
otherwise serve as a protective mechanism.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

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Precautions/adverse Reactions
● Isolated cases of skin irritation may occur at the site of electrode placement following long-term
application.
● Stimulation should be stopped and electrodes removed until the cause of the irritation can be de-
termined.
● E󰘯ectiveness is highly dependent upon patient selection by a person quali󰘰ed in the management
of pain patients.
● If the device treatment becomes ine󰘯ective or unpleasant, stimulation should be discontinued until
reevaluation by a physician/clinician.
● Always turn the device o󰘯 before applying or removing electrodes.
● Skin irritation and electrode burns are potential adverse reactions.

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ABOUT THE DEVICE
Your device o󰘯ers two controllable output channels. This device creates electrical impulses whose
amplitude, duration, and modulation can be altered with the controls or buttons. The device controls
are very easy to use, the cap and slide cover protect accidental changes in settings.