Dittmann HFE 322 Usage Instructions

Stimulation Glove HFE 322

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

• Stimulation glove for application with a
stimulation current device

• For hand, finger and wrist pain like
arthrosis, arthritis, and rheumatic
complaints

• Size M, length approx. 21.5 cm

• For all stimulation current devices with
2 mm plug diameter

• Washable by hand

• One stimulation glove can be controlled
via one output channel of a stimulation
device

• Can be used on the right or the left
hand

• Content:
1 stimulation glove
2 adhesive electrodes
1 connection cable for the stimulation
glove

• Incl. usage instructions

• 24 months' warranty

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

No. Subject Page

1.0

What do the icons mean?

2.0

Basic information

2.1

What does TENS mean?

2.2

Information on the TENS application

Safety notes

3.0

3.1

General safety notes

3.3

For which areas of use/environments is the stimulation glove suitable?

3.4

For which areas of use/environments is the stimulation glove not suitable?

3.5

For which areas of application is the stimulation glove suitable?

3.6

For which areas of application is the stimulation glove suitable?

3.7

Use by children and teens

3.8

Use of the stimulation glove

4.0

Where must the stimulation glove not be used?

4.1

Storage/maintenance of the stimulation glove

4.2

Cleaning and care of the stimulation glove

4.3

Disposal of the stimulation glove

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4.4

Scope of delivery/packaging content

4.5

Setup of the stimulation glove

5.0

Putting on and application of the stimulation glove

6.0

Technical data, icons

7.0

Warranty

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BASIC INFORMATION

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1.0 What do the icons mean?

The safety icons which are displayed in the operating instructions are notes on the
proper use of the stimulation glove HFE 322 and for protection of your safety.

The icons represent the following contents:

Read and observe operating instructions!

Warning/danger: In case of improper use, there is a danger of serious
injury/damage!

Always comply with these notes!

Warning/danger: The device must not be used by any persons with a
pacer!

2.0 Basic information

2.1 What does TENS mean?

TENS: T= transcutaneous (transferred through the skin), E= electrical,
N= nerve, S= stimulation.

2.2 Information on the TENS application

A TENS device uses electrical current in the low-frequency range for therapy. The
electrical impulses that are generated, their intensity, frequency and frequency
width are controlled by the respective application programme. The stimulation
glove and the adhesive electrode are used to conduct electrical impulses into the
nervous system and the muscles. The current flows from one electrode to the other,
depending on impulse type of the device. This procedure influences the pain
transfer to the central nervous system when applying TENS therapy. The user no
longer perceives pain or perceives it at reduced intensity only. The intensity of the
stimulation glove depends on the setting of the respective device. If your TENS
device has two channel outputs, one stimulation glove can be connected per
channel.

Attention! If two stimulation gloves are used concurrently, they must not touch in
application. There is the danger of a short circuit and increased current density.
This may cause damage, injury and skin burns. Warning! Danger of injury!

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SAFETY NOTES

3.0 Safety notes

3.1 General safety notes

3.1.1

In case of a defect, the stimulation glove must not be repaired, used or
modified (changed) on your own. Incorrect use may lead to the stimulation
current causing pain, injury and burns.

3.1.2

If skin changes, pain, pain, swelling, feeling unwell or other irregularities
occur during application of the stimulation glove, terminate use at once and
consult a doctor!

3.1.3

Take off all metallic objects like jewellery, belts, watches and other utensils
you are wearing before application to prevent them from getting into contact
with the stimulation glove and adhesive electrode.

3.1.4

Do not use the stimulation glove and adhesive electrodes when driving a
car and do not perform any other work during application.

3.1.5

If you have any doubts regarding application of the stimulation glove,
consult your doctor beforehand.

3.1.6

Do not use the stimulation glove without consulting your doctor or in any
locations that are painful without explanation, on swollen muscles or after
severe muscle injury. Application of the stimulation glove does not replace
medical diagnosis and treatment.

3.1.7

Keep these usage instructions for later questions and hand them on along
with the stimulation glove if you pass the device on to any third parties.
Make the usage instructions available to third parties as well. The usage
instructions are part of the stimulation glove.

3.1.8

Misuse and non-application-oriented use must be avoided. No other accesso­ries from other devices must be used. Observe the operating instructions of
your stimulation device's manufacturer when connecting the stimulation
glove to it.

3.1.9

Do not place any heavy or sharp-edged objects onto the stimulation glove or
adhesive electrodes.

3.2.0

Check the stimulation glove for errors before any use. The stimulation glove
must not be used if there are any errors or defects.
The stimulation glove must rest closely against the hand. There must not be

3.2.1
any folds, which would cause a danger of increased current density.
Attention: Danger of injury!

3.2.2

If there are any irregularities during application, application must be termi­nated at once.
The instructions must be retained during the product's service life.

3.2.3
The hand should be slightly moistened with water if the current intensity is

3.2.4
not sufficient.
Attention! If two stimulation gloves are used concurrently, they must not

3.2.5
touch in application! Avoid contact of the stimulation glove with metallic
objects during application.
There is the danger of a short circuit and increased current density. This may
cause damage, injury and skin burns. Warning! Danger of injury!

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SAFETY NOTES

3.3 For which areas of use/environments is the stimulation glove

suitable?

Only use the stimulation glove for the intended use for low-frequency

3.3.1
applications (max. electrical impulses in the area of up to 120 Hz) and max.
120 mA at the hands of the human body.
The stimulation glove is only intended for external use (application via the

3.3.2
skin) on humans, specifically for treatment of doubtlessly diagnosed chronic
pain.
The stimulation glove may be used in case of:

3.3.3
acute complaints, for plain therapy, arthritic hand, arthrosis, rheumatic com­plaints and other chronic pain in the hands.

3.4 For which areas of use/environments is the stimulation

glove not suitable?

The stimulation glove must not be used concurrently with other medical and

3.4.1
electrical devices of any kind.

3.4.2

Do not use the stimulation glove in the shower, when swimming, in the
sauna, when bathing or in any other environment with high humidity. Keep
any liquids and metallic objects away during application. Increased
stimulation or short circuit may lead to injury and health damage - danger to
life!
Do not use the stimulation glove in bed or when sleeping.

3.4.3
Do not use the stimulation glove close to slightly flammable substances and

3.4.4
gases or close to explosives.
The stimulation glove may interfere with other electrical devices in applica-

3.4.5
tion or be interfered with by other electrical devices. Therefore, never use
the stimulation glove close to other electrical devices.
Do not use the stimulation glove at less than 1.5 metres distance to a short-

3.4.6
or micro-wave device or a high-frequency HF surgical device, since there is a
danger of skin irritation or burns below the electrodes. Do not use the
stimulation glove and the stimulator in the mountains at altitudes above
3000 metres.

3.4.7

Do not wear any jewellery or any adhesive tattoos in the area of stimulation
during application of the stimulation glove.

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3.5 For which areas of application is the stimulation glove

suitable?

Treatment with a stimulation device is purely symptomatic. They cannot

3.5.1

heal. Contact your doctor if you have any therapeutic questions.

3.6 For which areas of application is the stimulation glove

not suitable?

3.6.1

Never use the stimulation glove under the following circumstances:
a. in case of cardiac diseases and arrhythmia (may cause cardiac
arrest), b. directly on wounds, c. if pregnant or in labour, d. in the
eye area, e. for patients with a pacer, f. in badly circulated areas of
the body, g. for persons with psychological and emotional interferences, h. in
persons with a diagnosis of dementia, i. for persons with a low IQ
(intelligence quotient).
Under the following circumstances, coordinate with your doctor before taking

3.6.2
the stimulation glove into operation with a stimulator: a. in case of acute
sickness, b. in case of tumours, c. in case of infectious disease, d. in case of
fever, e. in case of blood pressure problems, f. in case of skin disease, g.
after an accident, h. in case of nausea or vertigo, i. in case of eruption of
sickness, j. once irregularities occur, k. in case of pain with unclear cause, l.
in case of diabetes, m. in case of seizures, n. during menstruation, o. if parts
of the body have no perception of pain, p. for persons with metals in the
body.
Treatment with the stimulation glove and a stimulator is ineffective for

3.6.3
unspecified pain.
Do not use the stimulation glove if sudden scare may cause you to injure

3.6.4
yourself.
The stimulation glove and adhesive electrodes must not be placed on open

3.6.5
wounds, sensitive skin areas and fresh scars.

3.6.6

The following persons should not use the stimulation glove: Children,
helpless persons, persons suffering from allergies, persons with weak
immune systems, persons with pain from unclear causes, cardiovascular
problems or diabetes, persons with circulation problems of the outer arteries
and tissue or severe cardiovascular disease; ask your doctor in doubt.

3.6.7

If a person cannot perceive electrical stimulation current properly, this
stimulation glove must not be applied. Children are more sensitive to
stimulating current! Frail and disabled persons may not be able to make
clear when the stimulation current device reaches too high an intensity.

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SAFETY NOTES

3.7 Use by children and teens

3.7.1

Never treat any children with this stimulation glove!

3.7.2

The stimulation glove must be kept inaccessible for children and teens below
18 years!

3.8 Use of the stimulation glove

The stimulation glove must only be connected to stimulators with a 2 mm

3.8.1
plug. Please ensure that the device/stimulator is switched off during applica­tion or removal of the stimulation glove.

3.8.2

If you want to re-position the stimulation glove during application, switch off
the device/stimulator first.

3.8.3

Use of the stimulation glove may cause skin irritation. In case of skin
irritation, e.g. reddening, blistering or itching, no longer use the stimulation
glove. Do not use the stimulation glove permanently at the same place of
the body because this may lead to skin irritation.

3.8.4

Before application, clean and dry off the skin regions intended for the
stimulation glove thoroughly. The skin areas should be grease-free and
clean.

3.8.5

The cables and stimulation glove must only be connected when the stimula­tion device (TENS device) is switched off.

3.8.6

To avoid cable damage, avoid direct pulling at the cables when removing the
plug connections from the stimulation glove. Only pull or push the plugs to
connect or remove the stimulation glove.
Plugging the stimulation glove in and out to and from the TENS device is

3.8.7
possible by the plug connection to the electrical cable.
Every person reacts differently to electrical nerve stimulation. If application

3.8.8
is not successful, coordinate with your doctor.

3.8.9

Do not pull on the cable to disconnect the plug connections of the stimula­tion glove.

3.9.0

The stimulation glove must not be used on body areas with skin inflamma­tion, open and fresh wounds.

3.9.1

Only apply the stimulation glove to the intended body area of the hands.

3.9.2

If not ordered differently by the doctor, we recommend an average treat­ment duration of 30 minutes up to three times per day.

3.9.3

Intensity perception does depend on the day-to-day condition and may be
adjusted by the user according to individual needs by adjusting the stimu­lator intensity.

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STORAGE/CARE

4.0 Where must the stimulation glove not be used?

4.0.1

The stimulation glove must not be attached to body areas with skin
inflammation, open and fresh wounds.

4.0.2

Only apply the stimulation glove to the intended body area of the hand and
observe the application notes.

4.1 Storage/maintenance of the stimulation glove

The stimulation glove is maintenance-free.

4.1.1

4.1.2

Clean the stimulation glove after each application. Do not disassemble or
repair the stimulation glove, because this may cause technical or physical
accidents.

4.1.3

The connection lines and adhesive electrodes must not be bent sharply.
For commercial or economic use of the stimulation glove, safety-technical

4.1.4
inspection is required every 24 months according to § 6 MPBetreibV. The
safety-technical inspections must be performed by a specialist for medical
products. For more information, contact our
service centre (see page 12).

4.2 Cleaning and care of the stimulation glove

The stimulation glove must not be exposed to direct sunlight. Do not place

4.2.1
the stimulation glove on hot surfaces!
Clean the surfaces of the stimulation glove carefully with a moist cloth or

4.2.2
manually at max. 30 °C. The stimulation glove must not be connected to the
device/stimulator for this. Then let the stimulation glove dry off well. Do not
put it into the drier.
For hygienic reasons, every user should use his own stimulation glove.

4.2.3
The TENS device/stimulator must not be switched on or be connected to the

4.2.4
stimulation glove during cleaning and care.
A suitable commercial disinfectant can be used for disinfection. Then let the

4.2.5
stimulation glove dry off well.

4.2.6

Let the stimulation glove dry off well after each cleaning! Check that the
insides of the stimulation glove are dried well as well.
Observe the washing icons on the inside area of the stimulation glove.

4.2.7

4.3 Disposal of the stimulation glove

If the stimulation glove is to be recycled at some point, disposal must be

4.3.1

performed according to the statutory provisions. Ask your town or a disposal
company about this. Dispose of the stimulation glove according to the EC
directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment 2002/96/EC-WEEE.

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SCOPE OF DELIVERY

4.4 Scope of delivery/packaging content

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1 x Stimulation glove

4.5 Setup of the stimulation glove

A. Stimulation glove

1 x connection cable

2 x adhesive
electrodes

B. Connection socket

1 x usage instructions

C. Connection plug

E. Connection socket for
the stimulation device

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D. 2 x adhesive electrodes

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APPLICATION

5.0 Putting on and application of the stimulation glove

Application with a stimulation device (TENS)

Step 1:

For TENS application, first slightly moisten the hand
to be treated with water. preferably using a
moistened cloth.

Step 2:

When tightening and applying the stimulation
glove, observe that there are no folds and
that the glove is tight against the hand. Push
the finger tops of the glove completely
onto the fingers.(see figure 1).

Step 3:
Now push the connection plug (C)
onto the connection socket (B)
of the stimulation glove. Observe
that the plug latches correctly.

Step 4:
Now remove the
adhesive electrode (D)
from the carrier film
and attach it to the
forearm according to
(figure 1).

Step 5:
Connect the two
connection sockets of
the adhesive electrode
and the stimulation glove
to the connection cables of
the stimulation device now. Observe that the stimulation device (TENS) is
switched off when connecting it. After the connection is established, you
may start TENS application. Observe the usage instructions of the
stimulation device. The impulses flow from the stimulation glove to the
adhesive electrode and vice versa when applied (bipolar impulse).

Step 6:

If you want to terminate the application, the stimulation device must be
switched off first. Then loosen the two plug connections (B), take off the
stimulation glove and remove the adhesive electrodes.

Figure 1

A. Stimulation glove

D. Adhesive
electrode

E. Connection
sockets for
the stimula­ tor device

C. Connection
plug

B. Connection
socket
(see
page 9)

Attention! If two stimulation gloves are used concurrently, they must not
touch in application. Avoid contact of the stimulation glove with metallic
objects during use. There is the danger of a short circuit and increased
current density. This may cause damage, injury and skin burns. Warning!
Danger of injury!

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TECHNICAL DATA/ICONS

6.0 Technical data, icons:

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Model type:
Size:
Max. impulse voltage (V):
Max. frequency (HZ):
Max. impulse strength
(mA):
Ambience temperature:
Max. humidity at
regular work:

50°C

5°C

80%

10%

Weight/socks:

Material:

2012-11

Type label:

Stimulation Glove HFE 322
Size M, length approx. 21.5 cm, +/- 1 cm
Up to 130 volt at a load of 500 Ohm per channel
Up to max. 120 Hz (Hz=oscillations per second)
Up to max. 120 mA at 1000 Ohm load, direct current
(mA=milliampere, Ohm=electrical resistance
5 °C - 40 °C (degrees Celsius)
30% - 80% (percent)

Storage/transport temperature
5 °C - 50 °C (degrees Celsius)

Max. humidity at storage/transport
10% - 80% (percent)

Approx. 20 g without adhesive electrode and
connection cables
Metals, plastics
The stimulation glove is compliant with EU­directive 93/42 EEC for medical products.
Batch designation

V4612HFE322

Manufacturer: Handelshaus Dittmann GmbH,
Kissinger Straße 68, D-97727 Fuchsstadt/Germany
Production date: 2012-11 (year-month)

Stimulation Glove HFE 322

Handelshaus Dittmann GmbH
Kissingerstraße 68
D-97727 Fuchsstadt/Germany

2012-11

V4612HFE322

Material:

71,8% Polyester,
21,2% Spandex, 3,7%
Polyurethane
3,3% Metals.
Applicable on the right and left hand

Size M, Length ca. 21,5 cm

Meaning of the icon on the product, packaging or the usage instruction:
Electrical devices are valuable resources and must not be disposed of in
household waste at the end of their lifetime! Help us in environmental
protection and resource protection and submit this device to the
corresponding collection point. The organisation responsible for waste
disposal can answer any questions you may have. Dispose of the
stimulation glove according to the EC directive on waste electrical and
electronic equipment 2002/96/EC-WEEE.

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7.0 Warranty

The stimulation glove purchased by you was developed and produced with great
care.

The statutory warranty period is 24 months from the date of the purchase
regarding material and fabrication defects of the product. Please keep the receipt as
proof of purchase of the stimulation glove to assert any warranty claims.

The following are excluded from warranty:

- Damage from improper use

- Defects that were already known to the customer
at purchase

- Wear parts

- Damage from unauthorised manipulation and
due to the customer's own fault

After the end of the warranty period, you may send the defective stimulation glove
to the address below for repair. Repairs after the warranty period are subject to
charges.

For technical problems, questions and warranty claims regarding this stimulation
glove, contact us as follows:

WARRANTY

NOTES:

Handelshaus Dittmann GmbH
Abteilung Service-Center
Kissinger Straße 68
D-97727 Fuchsstadt/Germany
Email: [e-mail]
Phone hotline: [phone] (0.14 € / min from German landlines;
up to 0.42 € per minute from mobile phones)
www.dittmann-gmbh.com

With kind regards

Manufacturer:

Copyright © Handelshaus Dittmann GmbH, 2012

3012413-Tecnical Documentation by www.dittmann-consulting.com

If you have any complaints regarding the stimulation glove,
contact the service centre first!
If required, the service centre will initiate return of the device.
Packages sent POSTAGE UNPAID are not accepted by the service
centre!

Handelshaus Dittmann GmbH
Kissinger Straße 68
D-97727 Fuchsstadt/Germany

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