PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOREWORD Read this manual carefully before using your Ultima NEO unit. The manufacturer strongly recommends carefully reading the “Warnings and Cautions”, and subsequent chapters of this manual. 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.
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2. Do not apply stimulation across the patient’s chest, because the introduction of electrical current into the chest may cause rhythm disturbances to the patient’s heart, which could be lethal; 3. Do not apply stimulation over open wounds or rashes, or over swollen, red, infected, or inflamed areas or skin eruptions (e.g., phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins);...
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PRECAUTIONS 1. TENS is not effective for pain of central origin, including headache; 2. TENS is not a substitute for pain medications and other pain management therapies; 3. TENS devices have no curative value; 4. TENS is a symptomatic treatment and, as such, suppresses the sensation of pain that would otherwise serve as a protective mechanism;...
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12. Use caution when the patient has a tendency to bleed internally, such as following an injury or fracture; 13. Use caution following recent surgical procedures when stimulation may disrupt the patient’s healing process; 14. Use caution if stimulation is applied over the menstruating or pregnant uterus;...
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GENERAL WARNINGS 1. Do not immerse the units in water. 2. Do not place the the unit close to excessive heat. 3. Do not use any pad which size is less than 50mm X 50mm. 4. Use only the specified battery: 1x 3.7volt rechargeable lithium battery.
CONTENTS Prescribing Information…………………………..…1 Contents …...……………………………..…….……6 Operating Instruction for Physician………….……..7 Instruction For Use………………………....….9 How to Assemble Your Unit…………………..….…10 After Use ...……………………….………………….14 Operation of the ULTIMA NEO Unit…………..16 Specification………………….…..…………..…..…..19 Other Features……………….…..…………..…...….20 Electrodes Placement…………………………..……24 - 6 -...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PHYSICIAN INTENDED USE TENS/EMS/MIC/IF Model Ultima NEO combines the systems of a TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator) device, an EMS or NMES (Neuro-Muscular Stimulator), a MIC (Micro current) stimulator and an IF (Interferential) stimulator. How does TENS/EMS/MIC/IF work?
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The goal of electrical muscle stimulation is to achieve contractions or vibrations in the muscles. The impulses stimulate the nerves to send signals to a specifically targeted muscle, which reacts by contracting, just as it does with normal muscular activity. For MIC system: Micro current (MIC) stimulation is a type of therapy in which very low current is sent into the cells of the body.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Your Ultima NEO has been designed to be simple and easy to use. CONTENT IN THE PACK Your Ultima NEO pack should contain the following: ·...
HOW TO ASSEMBLE YOUR UNIT Assembly of the Ultima NEO Unit is very simple and requires only five steps. STEP 1BATTERY Remove the battery cover and insert the battery, as shown on the diagram inside the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover.
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CAUTION There is a risk of explosion if the battery is fitted incorrectly. Replace with the 3.7 volt lithium battery. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire and keep them out of reach of children. The battery must be removed from the unit if unit is not used for a long period of time.
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STEP3 PADS Remove pads from the bag and connect to the leads. - 12 -...
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Remove the pads from the clean plastic shield and position on your body as required. STEP 5 READING Read section on “Operation of the Ultima NEO Unit”, and decide how to use the unit for the treatment. - 13 -...
NOTE: AFTER USE Always ensure that the unit is switched OFF before removing the pads. After use, return the pads to the clear plastic shields. There is no need to separate the pads unit from the leads and pads. Life of the pads: When the pads initially lose their adhesive quality, it is possible to reactivate their adhesiveness by applying fine spray of water.
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NOTE 1. Remove the battery from the Ultima NEO if the unit is unlikely to be used for a long period. 2. When the battery is running low, it has to be removed from the unit and charged in the charging cradle.
OPERATION OF THEULTIMA NEO UNIT Ultima NEO Unit is easy to operate by pressing the key as following diagram. WHAT DOES EACH KEY DO This key switches the unit on or off. Press once and the unit is on, the LCD display located at the front of the unit will light up, there will be no feeling from either lead at this point as the intensity always starts at zero.
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For TENS system: Program0-13 --- TENS Preset programs Program14-21 --- TENS Manual programs For EMS system: Program 22-32 --- EMS Preset programs Program 33,34 --- EMS Manual programs For MIC system: Program 35--- Micro Preset programs Program 36 --- Micro Manual programs For IF system: Program 37-40 --- IFT Manual program Press “Prog”...
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CH2 DELAY TIME (EMSP10 only) (sec) Treatment Timer (min) Micro current Mode (P36): FREQUENCY (Hz) Treatment Timer (min) IF Mode (P37-P40) : FREQUENCY (Hz) Treatment Timer (min) Press these keys to increase or decrease the value of the parameter, which has been selected by MENU key.
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3. When the treatment timer has been set, it begins to count down one minute by one minute and is displayed in LCD, once it counts down to zero, the device automatically shuts off. 4. The treatment time will be accumulatively recorded when the output level is above zero, by pressing “CH1▼”...
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Waveform Information There are 5 types of waveforms: (1). Symmetrical Bi-Phasic rectangular waveform Amplitude Time (2). Asymmetrical Bi-Phasic rectangular waveform Amplitude Time (3).Mono-Phasic waveform Amplitude Time - 22 -...
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(4) Symmetrical bi-polar rectangular waveform Amplitude Time (5) Symmetrical balanced Sine waveform Amplitude Time - 23 -...
ELECTRODES PLACEMENT Please study the body maps in this guide, which show referential positioning of the electrodes depending on your symptoms. Examples of electrodes placement for TENS: 1. NECK PAIN Using both leads, place the electrodes at the back of the neck and over the top of your shoulders.
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2– TORTICOLLIS By using a single channel, place the couple of electrodes, over the area of maximum pain. - 25 -...
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3– LOW BACK PAIN Using both leads, place electrodes either side of the spine, crossing the channels, at the site of pain. - 26 -...
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4– SCIATICA Using both leads, take the first lead and place the electrode with the black adapter on your lower back one side of your spine and the second electrode with the red adapter at the top of the back of you leg. Repeat for the second lead, placing the second electrode lower down the leg.
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5– EPICONDYLITIS Using both leads, place electrodes either side of the elbow. - 28 -...
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6– WRIST PAIN By using a single channel, place the couple of electrodes over the area of maximum pain, involving both sides of the wrist. - 29 -...
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7– KNEE PAIN (GONALGIA) Using both leads, place electrodes over the top and base of the knee. Avoid to place directly on the kneecap. - 30 -...
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8– ANKLE SPRAIN Using both leads, place the electrodes from one lead either side of the spine, on your ankle, the other couple will be placed along the involve nerve. - 31 -...
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9 – HIP PAIN (COXALGIA) Using both leads, place one electrode from each lead a side of the spine, on your lower back. The remaining electrodes must be placed on the area of pain, on your hip. - 32 -...
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10 – MENSTRUAL PAIN Using both leads, place electrodes over the tummy area. - 33 -...
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11- MIGRAINE Using 2 pads only, place both pads on the back of the neck. Note: Do not place pads on the side or front of the neck. MIGRAINE (ADDITIONAL POSITION) Using 2 pads only, place one pad on the left temple, and the other on the back of your right hand between your thumb and first finger.
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Examples of electrodes placement for EMS: 1- QUADRICEPS - 35 -...
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11 - LATISSIMUS DORSI NOTE: When the Micro current or Interferential stimulation is used, please consult your doctor for the advice about electrode placement. - 45 -...
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PADS The pads that are supplied with your ULTIMA NEO Unit are self-adhesive and can be used several times. Skin must be allowed to breathe, so the pads should be removed periodically. When not in use, the pads should be placed onto the clear plastic shield.
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