Drive DeVilbiss AGF-6X2 User manual

Instruction Manual
AGF-6X2 Digital EMS
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare
99 Seaview Boulevard
Port Washington, NY 11050
Tel: [phone]
www.drivemedical.com
REV 1.03.29.17

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INDEX
1. Introduction .......................................................... 2
2. Cautions ................................................................ 3
3. Warnings ............................................................... 4
4. Contraindications ................................................ 4
5. Adverse Reactions .............................................. 4
6. General Description ............................................. 5
7. Construction......................................................... 6
8. Technical Specifications ...................................... 8
9. Replacement Parts .............................................. 10
10. Accessor ies ......................................................... 10
11. Graphic Symbols .................................................. 11
12. Operating Instructions ........................................ 12
13. Attachment of ElectrodeLead Wires ................. 12
14. Lead Wire Maintenance ....................................... 13
15. Electrode Options ................................................ 13
16. Electrode Placement ........................................... 13
17. Tips for Skin Care ................................................ 14
18. Application of Reusable self adhesive
electrodes ............................................................ 15
19. Adjusting the Controls ........................................ 16
20. Battery Information .............................................. 22
21. Maintenance, Transportation, and Storage of
TENS Device.......................................................... 24
22. Safety-Technical Controls ................................... 24
23. Malfunctions ......................................................... 25
24. Conformity to Safety Standards ......................... 25
25. Warranty ................................................................ 26
Manufacturer ........................................................ 26
26. Appendix ............................................................... 27
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Chapter 1 : INTRODUCTION
EXPLANATION OF EMS
Electrical Muscle Stimulation is an internationally accepted and
proven way of treating muscular injuries. It works by sending
electronic pulses to the muscle needing treatment; this causes the
muscle to exercise passively.
It is a product derived from the square waveform, originally invented
by John Faraday in 1831. Through the square wave pattern it is
able to work directly on muscle motor neurons. The AGF-6X2 Digital
EMS has low frequency and this in conjunction with the square
wave pattern allows direct work on muscle groupings. This is
being widely used in hospitals and sports clinics for the treatment
of muscular injuries and for the re-education of paralyzed muscles,
to prevent atrophy in affected muscles and improving muscle tone
and blood circulation.
HOW EMS WORKS
1. Relaxation of muscle spasms
2. Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy
3. Increasing local blood circulation
4. Muscle re-education
5. Immediate post-surgical stimulation of calf muscles to prevent
venous thrombosis
6. Maintaining or increasing range of motion
The EMS units send comfortable impulses through the skin that
stimulate the nerves in the treatment area. W hen the muscle
receives this signal it contracts as if the brain has sent the signal
itself. As the signal strength increases, the muscle f lexes as in
physical exercise. Then when the pulse ceases, the muscle relaxes
and the cycle starts over again, (Stimulation, Contraction and
Relaxation.) Powered muscle stimulators should only be used under
medical supervision for adjunctive therapy f or the treatment of
medical diseases and conditions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!
Read instruction manual before operation. Be sure to comply with
all “CAUTIONS” and “W ARNINGS” in the manual. Failure to follow
instructions can cause harm to user or device.
Chapter 2: CAUTIONS
1. Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the
order of a physician
2. Safety of powered muscle stimulators for use during pregnancy
has not been established.
3. Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed
heart problems.
4. Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed
epilepsy.
5. Caution should be used in the presence of the following:
a. When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute
trauma or fracture;
b. Following recent surgical procedures when muscle
contraction may disrupt the healing process;
c. Over the menstruating or pregnant uterus; and
d. Over areas of the skin which lack normal sensation.
6. Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity
due to the electrical stimulation or electrical conductive medium.
The irritation can usually be reduced by using an alternate
conductive medium, or alternate electrode placement.
7. Electrode placement and stimulation settings should be based
on the guidance of the prescribing practitioner.
8. Powered muscle stimulators should be kept out of the reach of
children.
9. Powered muscle stimulators should be used only with the leads
and electrodes recommended for use by the manufacturer.
10.Portable powered muscle stimulators should not be used while
driving, operating machinery, or during any activity in which
involuntary muscle contractions may put the user at undue
risk of injury.

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Chapter 3 : WARNINGS
1. The long-term effects of chronic electrical stimulation are
unknown.
2. Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves,
particularly in patients with a known sensitivity to the carotid
sinus reflex.
3. Stimulation should not be applied over the neck or mouth. Severe
spasm of the laryngeal and pharyngeal muscles may occur and
the contractions may be strong enough to clos e the airway or
cause difficulty in breathing.
4. Stimulation should not be applied transthoracically in that the
introduction of electrical current into the heart may cause cardiac
arrhythmias.
5. Stimulation should not be applied transcerebrally.
6. Stimulation should not be applied over swollen, infected, or
inflamed areas or skin eruptions, e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis,
varicose veins, etc.
7. Stimulation should not be applied over, or in proximity to,
cancerous lesions.
Chapter 4: CONTRAINDICATION
Powered muscle stimulators should not be used on patients with
cardiac demand pacemakers.
Chapter 5: ADVERSE REACTIONS
Skin irritation and burns beneath the electrodes have been reported
with the use of powered muscle stimulators. If skin irritation occurs,
discontinue use and consult your physician.
Chapter 6: GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The EMS is a battery operated pulse generator
that sends electrical impulses through electrodes to the body and
reaches the underlying nerves or muscle group. T he device is
provided with two controllable output channels, each independent
of each other. An electrode pair can be connected to each output
channel.
The electronics of the EMS create electrical
impulses whose Intensity, Pulse W idth, Puls e Rate, Contraction,
Relaxation and Ramp may be altered with the switches. Press
buttons ar e very easy to us e and the panel c over prevents
accidental changes in the setting.
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FRONT
(1) LEADCONNECTOR
(2) INTENSITYCONTROL(ON/OFFSWITCH)
(3) LIQUID CRYSTALDISPLAY
(4) MODECONTROL
(5) SETCONTROL
(6) INCREMENTCONTROL
(7) DECREMENTCONTROL
(8) TIMER CONTROL
(9) BATTERY STRIP
(10)BATTERYCOMPARTMENT
(11) BELTCLIP
(12)PROTECTIVECOVER
Chapter 7 :CONSTRUCTION
LCD
(1) MODE
(2) TIMER
(3) PULSEWIDTH/RATE
(4) RAMP / ON /OFFTIMER
(5) OUTPUT INDICATOR