Important Information; Improper Use - Beurer EM 37 Mode D'emploi

3. Important Information

ATTENTION:
Proper use
― Only use this device for the purpose for which it was developed and in the manner specified in the In-
structions for Use. Any improper use can be hazardous.
― If you wear jewellery or piercings (e.g. navel piercing) make sure that you take it of before using the de-
vice. Otherwise it may cause punctual burnings.
― Do not use this device simultaneously with other devices which give electrical pulses to your body (e.g.
TENS devices).
― The device is only for private use and is not intended for medical or commercial purposes.
― The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages caused through improper or wrong use.
― If you are in any doubt, do not use and contact your dealer or a specified customer service address.
― Only use the device with the accessory parts supplied.
Note: In rare instances skin irritation in the region of the electrodes may occur.

Improper use

― The device must not be used:
― On the head: here it can cause seizures.
― On the neck / carotid artery: here it can cause cardiac arrest.
― On the pharynx and larynx: here it can cause muscle spasms, which lead to suffocation.
― Near the ribcage: Here it can increase the risk of ventricular fibrillation and lead to car-
diac arrest.
― Keep the device away from children to prevent any hazards.
― This device may be used by children over the age of 8 and by people with reduced physical, sensory
or mental skills or a lack of experience or knowledge, provided that they are supervised or have been
instructed on how to use the device safely, and are fully aware of the consequent risks of use. Children
must not play with the device. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be performed by children un-
less supervised.
― Keep the device away from heat sources.
― Do not use the device near (less than 1 m away from) shortwave or microwave devices (such as mobile
phones) as these could influence the effect.
― Never use the device while you bathe or shower. Do not store or keep the device in places from which it
can fall into a bathtub or washbasin.
― Never submerge the device in water or other liquids.
Damage
― Check the device at regular intervals for signs of wear or damage. If you find such signs or if the device
was used improperly, you must bring it to the manufacturer or dealer before it is used again.
― Switch off the device immediately if it is defective or if it malfunctions.
― Only have repairs carried out by the customer service department or an authorized dealer.
― Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to repair the device by yourself!
Caution - For your safety !
The device is only designed for use by healthy adults.
The device should never be used in the following cases.
― users with medical implants (e.g. cardiac pacemaker)
― if there are any metal implants
― Cardiac arrhythmias
― Acute illness
― Epilepsy
― In malignant diseases
― In the region of skin injuries and cuts
― Pregnancy
― When there is an increased tendency to bleed, e.g. after an acute injury or a fracture. The stimulation
current can trigger or exacerbate bleeding.
― After operations when muscle contractions could impair the healing process
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