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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual Please read the Instruction Manual prior to use. CAUTION: Federal law requires a prescription from your physician before use of this product. - Page 2 3504 Cragmont Dr. Suite #100 | Tampa, FL 33619 P: 800.588.8383 | 813.931.2369 | F: 800.588.9282 | E: customerservice@wecontrolpain.com...
- Page 3 CAUTION: Federal law requires a prescription from your physician before use of this product.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
table of contents Intended Use ........................Contraindications ..........Warnings ..............Precautions ............. Adverse Reactions........... Unit Description ............ Specifications ............TENS Stimulation Mode Descriptions ....10.0 EMS Treatment Functions Descriptions ....11.0 Instructions For Use ..........12.0 Patient Compliance Timer ........ -
Page 5: Intended Use
1.0 | Intended Use e EMSI Flex-MT® Plus is design for the following: TENS- Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation > Symptomatic relief of chronic intractable pain > Post traumatic and post surgical pain relief EMS- Electrical Muscle Stimulation > Relaxation of muscle spasm >... -
Page 6: Contraindications
3.0 | Contraindications 1. Any electrode placement that applies current to the carotid sinus (front of neck) region. 2. Any electrode placement that causes current to flow transcerebrally (through the head). 3. Any use of this device on patients who have a demand-type cardiac pacemaker. 4.0 | Warnings 2. - Page 7 7. For external use only. 8. Do not use device on the eye area. 10. Safety for use during pregnancy or delivery has not been established. 11. Electronic equipment such as ECG monitors and ECG alarms may not operate properly when TENS is in use.
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Page 8: Precautions
5.0 | Precautions 1. Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed heart problems. 2. Caution should be used for patients with suspected or diagnosed epilepsy. 3. Caution should be used in the presence of the following: ( a ) When there is a tendency to hemorrhage following acute trauma or fracture; (b) Following recent surgical procedures when muscle contraction may disrupt the healing process. -
Page 9: Adverse Reactions
8. E ectiveness is highly dependent upon patient selection by a person qualified in the management of pain patients. 9. If the stimulation levels are uncomfortable or become uncomfortable, reduce the stimulation amplitude to a comfortable level and contact your physician if problems persist. 6.0 | Adverse Reactions 1. -
Page 10: Unit Description
7.0 | Unit Description ON/OFF Button: Turns the unit ON and OFF. Amplitude Controls: Controls the “INTENSITY” level of stimulating pulses. MODE Button: Choose the TENS or EMS stimulation modes. SET Button: Set the pulse width, pulse rate, ramp time, on time and o time. TIMER Button: Sets the timer. - Page 11 LCD Display Recharger Receptacle...
- Page 12 7.0 | Unit Description continued Func t i o n Mark Accessories Flex-MT® Plus Electrode Leadwires: Two sets of 1100mm (43 inch) is recommended for use with electrode leadwires which are compatible with commercially the previously cleared Everlife self adhesive available electrodes (standard 0.08 inch female connection) electrodes.
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Page 13: Specifications
8.0 | Specifications EMS/TENS Specifications Channel: Dual, isolated between channels Power Source: 700 mAh 4.8V Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack Output waveform: Symmetric or Asymmetric waveform Output 0~±65V (Loading: 1000Ω) Symmetric Peak Pulse Output 65mA (Loading: 1000Ω) Level Level 1~Level 20: Each level increases ±3.25V Output 0~65V (Loading: 1000Ω) Peak Pulse Output... -
Page 14: Tens Stimulation Mode Descriptions
8.0 | Specifications continued e time required to reach the pulse width value and amplitude Ramp setup value or from setup value to zero can be selected to be 1~8 (Ramp Up & Ramp Down) seconds. (Ramp up value = Ramp down value). Operation count: record of 60 sets (min.), max with 999 mins. - Page 15 TENS Mode MODE Interpretations Burst delivered per second. Positive pulse and negative pulse iterate continuously at fixed 100Hz. Pulse width are adjustable from 50~400µs Normal are not automatically interrupted nor varied in any way. In this mode, the pulse rate (from 2 to 150Hz) and pulse width (form 50 to 400 s) are fully adjustable.
- Page 16 9.0 | TENS Stimulation Mode Descriptions continued TENS Mode MODE Interpretations so that the intensity is always increasing while the pulse width is decreasing and Modulated Intensity and Pulse Width (SD) sity equal to setting). Total cycle time is 6 seconds. Pulse rate (from 2 to 150Hz) and pulse width (from 50 to 400µs) are fully adjustable.
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Page 17: Ems Treatment Functions Descriptions
10.0 | EMS Treatment Functions Descriptions MODE Interpretations Alternative vated, Channel 2 will be inactivated and vice versa. “A” Synchronous duration is controlled by ON TIME and OFF TIME. “S”... -
Page 18: Instructions For Use
NOT work if the charger is plugged into the device. Nor will the device work if the charger plug is plugged into an outlet. Use of unapproved charger (not issued by EMSI) may cause damage to device and will void any warranty. - Page 19 Caution: 1. Always use 1 5” x 1.5” (16cm²) electrodes or larger. e Flex-MT® Plus is compatible and recommended for use with EMSI electrodes (or comparable). Always use electrodes and leadwires that came with the unit. Using other electrodes and leadwires may render the unit non-operable, ine ective, and void the warranty.
- Page 20 11.0 | Instructions For Use continued 4. Place electrodes on skin: Before applying electrodes, be sure that the skin surface over which electrodes are placed is thor- oughly cleaned and dried. Apply electrodes to the exact site indicated by your physician following the instruction included with the electrodes labeling.
- Page 21 NOTE: is device is capable of “locking” out either TENS or EMS features. To isolate device into a speci c treatment (EMS or TENS) mode, ensure device is not providing any stimulation and is on the desired treatment mode. Press and hold Channel 1 and Channel 2 negative (-) amplitude button for 5-7 sec until audible beep is heard.
- Page 22 SPECIAL CARES IN OPERATING • Clean and dry the skin surface of the body area to be treated. • Inspect the electrode cords and electrode pads for wear. If they are not in good condition, they should be replaced. If they are acceptable, then insert the cord pins into each electrode pad. Electrodes are for single patient use, and are to be used in accordance with the labeling provided with the electrodes.
- Page 23 11.0 | Instructions For Use continued Operation Procedure Chart Turn On BEEP OPTION (press and hold “SET”button to activate/deactivate) Press “MODE” Button Choose MODE ( TENS or EMS ) Press and hold both Negative (-) Amplitude Button Lock out (TENS or EMS) SET + ADJUST Set Parameter ( Rate, Width ...etc.
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Page 24: Patient Compliance Timer
12.0 | Patient Compliance Timer Press and hold “MODE” button, then press the “ON/OFF” button simultaneously to initiate the patient compliance timer. 1. Individual treatment time: Press “INCREASE” button (triangle button) or “DECREASE” button (inverted triangle button) to scroll through the records of treatment times. Press and hold “Set”... -
Page 25: Care And Maintenance
12.0 | Patient Compliance Timer continued 2. Cumulative treatment time: When initiating patient compliance timer, press “Mode” to shift the record of individual treatment time with the number of sessions to the record of cumulative treatment time. When showing the record of cumulative treatment time, there will be an “M”... - Page 26 13.0 | Care and Maintenance continued 4. Electrode Replacement To order replacement electrodes, please contact EMSI Customer Service at: Phone: 800-588-8383/(813) 931-2369 E-mail: customerservice@wecontrolpain.com Specify the unit type is Flex-MT® Plus Stimulator and the electrode size recommended by your ordering clinician.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
4. Replace cord set with another to check for broken wires. If none of these measures correct the problem, please contact a Customer Service Representative. EMSI 3504 Cragmont Dr. Suite #100 | Tampa, FL 33619 Phone: 800-588-8383/(813) 931-2369 | Fax: 800-588-9282 | E-mail: customerservice@wecontrolpain.com... -
Page 28: Declarations-Emc
15.0 | Declarations-EMC Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic emissions e Flex-MT® Plus is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment speci ed below. e customer or the user of the Flex-MT® Plus should assure that it is used in such an environment. Emission test Compliance Electromagnetic environment-guidance... - Page 29 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic immunity e Flex-MT® Plus is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment speci ed below. e customer or the user of the Flex-MT® Plus should assure that it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601 Compliance Electromagnetic Immunity test...
- Page 30 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic immunity continued IEC 60601 Compliance Electromagnetic Immunity test test level level environment-guidance <5% UT(>95% <5% UT(>95% Voltage Dips, Mains power quality should be that of a dip in UT) for dip in UT) for short interruptions typical commercial or hospital environment.
- Page 31 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic immunity e Flex-MT® Plus is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment speci ed below. e user of the Flex-MT® Plus should assure that it is used in such an environment. IEC 60601 Compliance Electromagnetic Immunity test test level level environment-guidance...
- Page 32 Recommended separation distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment and the Flex-MT® Plus is intended for use in an electromagnetic environment in which radiated Flex-MT® Plus RF disturbances are controlled. e the user of the can help prevent Flex-MT® Plus electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF communications equipment (transmitters) and the as recommended below,...
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Page 33: Waveform Reference
16.0 | Waveform Reference TENS (500 Loading) (1) B (Burst) Symmetric Multi Pulse Waveform Asymmetric... - Page 34 (2) N (Normal) Symmetric, Single Pulse Waveform Multi Pulse Waveform Asymmetric...
- Page 35 (3) MRW (Modulated Rate & Width) Symmetric Single Pulse Waveform (MAX Rate & min Width Multi Pulse Waveform (MAX Rate & min Width) Asymmetric...
- Page 36 (4) SD (Strength Duration ) Symmetric Single Pulse Waveform (Max Width & min Intensity) Multi Pulse Waveform (Max Width & min Intensity) Asymmetric...
- Page 37 (5) Bi (Bi-Pulse) Symmetric Single Pulse Waveform (Channel 1) Multi Pulse Waveform (Channel 1) Asymmetric...
- Page 38 Symmetric Single Pulse Waveform (Channel 2) Multi Pulse Waveform (Channel 2) Asymmetric...
- Page 39 EMS (500 Loading) A (Alternate) Symmetric, Single Pulse Waveform Multi Pulse Waveform Asymmetric...
- Page 40 S (Synchronous) Symmetric, Single Pulse Waveform Multi Pulse Waveform Asymmetric...
- Page 41 EMSI reserves the right to honor/dishonor product warranty as it sees t. CAUTION: Federal law requires a prescription from your physician before use of this product.
- Page 42 3504 Cragmont Dr. Suite #100 | Tampa, FL 33619 P: 800.588.8383 | 813.931.2369 | F: 800.588.9282 | E: customerservice@wecontrolpain.com Copyright 2016 by EMSI. All Rights Reserved. REV B CAUTION: Federal law requires a prescription from your physician before use of this product.
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Battery does not recharge. I have never used the unit
How long does it take to recharge the battery pack?
It usually takes 3-4 hours to fully recharge the battery pack for the EMSI FLEX-MT PLUS when the battery is fully discharged.
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I've been charging my battery over 12 hours and the green light is still flashing. Is something wrong? This is the initial charge.
Yes, there may be an issue. A fully discharged battery typically takes 3–4 hours to charge. If the green light is still flashing after 12 hours, it suggests the battery is not fully charged. You should check the battery for proper placement. If the issue continues, contact customer service.
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