Safety Information - Neurotech Kneehab XP Multipath Gebrauchsanweisung

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Safety Information

Validity
The information and technical data contained in this document relates to the Kneehab
with this User Manual. Each Kneehab
The information and technical data disclosed in this document are proprietary to Bio-Medical Research Ltd. (BMR Ltd.) and may
only be used and disseminated for the purposes and to the extent specifically authorised in writing by the company.
Disclaimers
All items of equipment manufactured and sold by BMR Ltd. are rigorously checked and tested prior to shipment. However, the
use of this equipment is outside of the control of the company. BMR Ltd. only accept responsibility for the safety, reliability and
performance of the equipment when it is operated in accordance with the instructions herein and within the given specifications.
Therefore, the user must bear full responsibility for any actions arising out of the use or misuse of this equipment. Any modifications,
repairs or servicing must be undertaken by authorised BMR Ltd. personnel.
Kneehab XP is designed by and manufactured for BMR Ltd., Parkmore Business Park West, Galway, Ireland. Copyright © 2010
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BMR Ltd. All rights reserved. neurotech
in the U.S.
The sale and/or operation of this equipment is subject to legislation in a number of localities. Compliance with this legislation
rests with the importer, dealer or user of the equipment, as appropriate.
Intended Use: Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Kneehab XP applies muscle and nerve stimulation using the principles of Neuromuscular Electrical Nerve Stimulation (NMES),
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which is defined below. It applies brief electrical pulses through skin-surface adhesive electrodes.
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
NMES may be defined as the application of electrical stimulation of the peripheral nervous system to contract a muscle, either
through the direct activation of the motor neurons in the mixed peripheral nerve, or indirectly through reflex recruitment.
NMES Indications
• Muscle re-education
• Prevention or retardation of disuse atrophy
• Maintaining or increasing range of motion
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XP unit is attributed a serial number, which is located on the back of the Control Unit.
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® and Kneehab ® are registered trade marks of BMR Ltd. in the EU. Registration is pending
® XP Electrical Muscular Stimulator provided