Beurer EM 30 - Manual (Page 10)

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– The device is only for private use and is not intended for medical or commercial purposes.
– The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages caused through improper or wrong use.
– If you are in any doubt, do not use and contact your dealer or a specified customer service
address.
– Only use the device with the accessory parts supplied.
Note: In rare instances skin irritation in the region of the electrodes may occur.
Improper use
– The device must not be used:
- On the head: here it can cause seizures
- On the neck / carotid artery: here it can cause cardiac arrest
- On the pharynx and larynx: here it can cause muscle spasms, which lead to suffocation
- Near the ribcage: Here it can increase the risk of ventricular fibrillation and lead to cardiac arrest
– Keep the device away from children to prevent any hazards.
– Keep the device away from heat sources.
– Never use the device near microwave ovens or microwave devices (e.g. cell phones) as they
can affect operation.
– Never use the device while you bathe or shower. Do not store or keep the device in places
from which it can fall into a bathtub or washbasin.
– Never submerge the device in water or other liquids.
Damage
– Check the device at regular intervals for signs of wear or damage. If you find such signs or if
the device was used improperly, you must bring it to the manufacturer or dealer before it is
used again.
– Switch off the device immediately if it is defective or if it malfunctions.
– Only have repairs carried out by the customer service department or an authorized dealer.
– Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to repair the device by yourself!
Caution - For your safety !
The device is only designed for use by healthy adults.
The device should never be used in the following cases.
– users with medical implants (e.g. cardiac pacemaker)
– if there are any metal implants
– Cardiac arrhythmias
– Acute illness
– Epilepsy
– In malignant diseases
– In the region of skin injuries and cuts
– Pregnancy
– When there is an increased tendency to bleed, e.g. after an acute injury or a fracture. The
stimulation current can trigger or exacerbate bleeding.
– After operations when muscle contractions could impair the healing process
– When a high frequency surgical device is connected at the same time
– In case of low or high blood pressure
– High fever
– Psychosis
– In swollen or inflamed regions
– Near (less than 1 m) microwave ovens of microwave therapy devices, which could cause
fluctuation in the output parameters of the device
If in doubt, consult your doctor.