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Introduction
This booklet contains important information on the PulseRelief device.
The complete user manual for this device is included in the app and can
also be downloaded from www.philips.com/support.
Intended use
The PulseRelief is intended to be used by adult consumers who
experience mild to moderate chronic pain or acute post-surgical pain.
The purpose of this device is to provide pain relief through
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). You can also use it for
electrical muscle stimulation (EMS). The device is suitable for home use.
Contra-indications, reactions and side effects
Contra-indications
Do not use the device if:
- you have a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator or other
implanted metallic or electronic device (e.g. a drug delivery system),
as use in these cases could cause electric shock, burns, electrical
interference, or even death.
- you have a heart disease.
- you have epilepsy.
- you are pregnant, as the safety of electric stimulation during
pregnancy has not yet been established.
- you have a cognitive impairment.
- you have venous or arterial thrombosis or thrombophlebitis. If you
use the device for EMS, there is a risk of mobilising the blood clot.
- you have undiagnosed pain, unless your doctor recommends use of
this device.
Reactions
Stop using the device and consult your doctor if you experience adverse
reactions from the device.
Possible adverse reactions may include the following:
- skin irritation beneath the electrodes, although the gel used on the
electrodes is not known to cause allergic reactions