Tens AA User Manual

User Manual for TENS AA

PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

FOREWORD

Read this User Manual carefully before you start
using your TENS AA.

The manufacturer strongly recommends carefully
reading of the “ Warnings and Cautions” and

Chapters of this User Manual.

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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

Prescription labeling:

Federal law restricts this device to sale or use
by or on the order of a practitioner so licensed
by the state.

Contraindications:

1. Do not place the pads on the carotid sinuses

located at the two sides of the neck, (where
a doctor feels for a pulse), or over the eyes.

2. Do not use this T.E.N.S. unit if you have a

heart pacemaker or serious heart rhythm
problem.

3. Any electrode placement that causes current
to flow transcerbrally (through the head).

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4. The use of T.E.N.S. whenever pain syndromes
are undiagnosed, until etiology is established.

WARNINGS

WARNINGS

1. Do not use this T.E.N.S. unit during the

pregnancy or at anytime on the abdomen
during pregnancy.

2. This T.E.N.S. unit is not effective for pain of

central origin. (Include headache).

3. T.E.N.S. unit should be used only under the

continued supervision of a physician.

4. T.E.N.S. unit has no curative value.

5. T.E.N.S. is a symptomatic treatment and as

such suppresses the sensation of pain,
which would otherwise serve as a protective
mechanism.

6. The user must keep the device out of the

reach of children.

7. Electronic monitoring equipment may not

operate properly when T.E.N.S. stimulation
is in use.

8. Do not use T.E.N.S. unit if you are driving or

operating machinery.

9. If you have epilepsy, consult your doctor

Do not use any pad which size is less than 40mm
X 40mm.
Allergic reactions to the self-adhesive pads can
occur, even though they are hypoallergenic:

● Do not apply to broken skin.

● Do not apply pads to skin that do not have

normal sensation .If the skin is numb,
stimulation will not be felt and too great an
intensity might then be used accidentally.

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2. Where applicable place the black adapter

closer to the spinal column; e, g. if the arm
is to be treated, place the black adaptor
higher up the arm the red adaptor.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Statement: This T.E.N.S. Unit has been tested for
EMC requirement according to EN60601-1-2

PADS

The pads that are supplied with your T.E.N.S.
Pain Relief Unit are self-adhesive and can be
used several times. Skin must be allowed to
breathe, so the pads should be removed
periodically. periodically. When not in use, the
pads should be placed onto the clear plastic
shield.

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before using T.E.N.S.

PRECAUTIONS

1. Isolated cases of skin irritation may occur

at the site of electrode placement
following long-term application.

2. Effectiveness is highly dependent upon

patient selection by a person qualified in
the management of pain patients.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Skin irritation and electrode burns are potential
adverse reactions.

GENERAL WARNINGS

The condition of the pads does affect the
conductivity and, therefore, the performance of
the unit. When the pads initially lose their
adhesive quality, it is possible to reactivate their
adhesiveness by applying a fine spray of water.
Once the pads have finally lost their adhesive
quality, new pads should be purchased.

1. Do not immerse T.E.N.S. units in water.

2. Do not place the T.E.N.S. unit close to

excessive heat.

3. Do not use any pad which size is less than

40mm X 40mm.

4. Use only the specified batteries: 2x 1.5volt

AA Alkaline (LR6). The use of any other
battery could damage the unit.

5. Remove batteries if unit is not used for a
long period of time.

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6. Do not use the unit while asleep.

7. Keep the unit away from sources of high
magnetic fields such as TV’S, microwave ovens
and hi-fi speakers, as these may affect the LCD
screen.

8. Temperature & R.H. of storage: -20--+80, 8%--

80% R.H.

9. Temperature & R.H. of transportation: -20--+80,

8%--80% R.H.

1,2,3,4,5,10,12,14,16,18,20,25,
30, 35, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90,
100,110,120,130,140,150,

D. Output voltage range

The output voltage of two channels can be adjusted
individually in 20 steps. For 500Ω load, the output
The peak pulse output current of two channels can be
adjusted individually in 20 steps. For 500Ω load, the
output voltage can be change from 12mA to 150 mA
in steps of 7 mA roughly.

E. Peak pulse output current

The peak pulse output current of two channels can be
adjusted individually in 20 steps. For 500-ohm load,
the output voltage can be change from 12mA to
150mA in steps of 7mA roughly.

RED & BLACK FASTENERS ON LEADS

At the end of the leads supplied with your unit, you
will find red and black adapters. these are Cathode
and Anode respectively. The following general points
are made for your information:

1. More sensation tends to come from the black

adapter(Cathode).