Contraindications, Cautions & Warnings - TensCare OVA+ Mode D'emploi

6. CONTRAINDICATIONS, CAUTIONS & WARNINGS
In this manual:
A Warning is used when failure to follow the instructions may
result in serious injury or death.
A Caution is used when failure to follow the instructions may
result in a minor or moderate injury, or damage to the device or
other property.
Notes are used to provide clarification or recommendation.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Do NOT use if you have a pacemaker (or you have a heart rhythm
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problem) or with any electronic medical devices. Using this unit with
electronic medical devices may cause erroneous operation of the
device. Stimulation in the direct vicinity of an implanted device may
affect some models. Stimulation on the front of the neck can affect
your heart rate. Very strong stimulation across the chest may cause
an extra heartbeat.
Do NOT use if you are or may be pregnant; or in the first 6-8 weeks
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after childbirth. It is not known whether TENS may affect foetal
development.
WARNINGS:
Do NOT use when driving, operating machinery, or similar
actions needing muscular control. Loose pads, damaged leads,
or sudden changes in contact may cause brief involuntary
muscle movements.
Do NOT use to mask or relieve undiagnosed pain. This may
delay diagnosis of a progressive condition.
Do NOT use if you have poor sensation in the pelvic region. You
may not be able to control the intensity of stimulation safely.
Do NOT use if you have, in the area being treated: active or
suspected cancer; or have undiagnosed pain with a history of
cancer. Stimulation directly through a confirmed or suspected
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