Rehabtronics Inc. HSST1 Manuel D’Utilisation
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Troubleshooting
Physical Reactions
Pain or Discomfort
If used as directed, the Hand Stimulator should not cause any pain. Mild discomfort may occur during
use of the Hand Stimulator system. In most cases, however, such discomfort is easily remedied. The
following table describes possible sources of discomfort, and the appropriate actions to take:
use of the Hand Stimulator system. In most cases, however, such discomfort is easily remedied. The
following table describes possible sources of discomfort, and the appropriate actions to take:
Source of Discomfort
Recommended Action
Increase in sensitivity to
stimulation over time
stimulation over time
Decrease stimulation intensities to comfortable levels. If discomfort
persists, discontinue use and consult your healthcare professional.
persists, discontinue use and consult your healthcare professional.
Change in arm physiology
over time (e.g. weight
change, change in muscle
mass…)
over time (e.g. weight
change, change in muscle
mass…)
If the arm’s physical characteristics change, stimulation intensities and
electrode positions will have to be adjusted to compensate. Refer to
the instructions in this manual for configuring stimulation intensities
and electrode placements.
electrode positions will have to be adjusted to compensate. Refer to
the instructions in this manual for configuring stimulation intensities
and electrode placements.
Fatigue or soreness
following prolonged use
following prolonged use
Discontinue use until symptoms have cleared. If symptoms do not
dissipate within a day of ceasing use, consult your healthcare
professional.
dissipate within a day of ceasing use, consult your healthcare
professional.
IMPORTANT: Use of the Hand Stimulator is intended to be directed or supervised by a
healthcare professional.
healthcare professional.
WARNING: If persistent pain is experienced, discontinue use immediately and contact your
healthcare professional.
healthcare professional.
Allergic Reactions
All the Hand Stimulator materials have been selected and tested to ensure they are biocompatible,
hypoallergenic, and free of any toxic substances. All system components are constructed from materials
commonly used in medical devices such as polyester, cotton, silicone, and ABS/PC plastic to ensure
freedom from allergic reactions. Nevertheless, if allergic reaction to materials is suspected, discontinue
use immediately and contact your healthcare professional.
hypoallergenic, and free of any toxic substances. All system components are constructed from materials
commonly used in medical devices such as polyester, cotton, silicone, and ABS/PC plastic to ensure
freedom from allergic reactions. Nevertheless, if allergic reaction to materials is suspected, discontinue
use immediately and contact your healthcare professional.
Skin Irritation
Some reddening and indentation of the skin under electrodes is normal following a period of use, and
further mild skin irritation may be experienced depending on factors such as the environment, duration
of use, and patient skin-sensitivity.
The following guidance should be followed to mitigate possible skin irritation:
further mild skin irritation may be experienced depending on factors such as the environment, duration
of use, and patient skin-sensitivity.
The following guidance should be followed to mitigate possible skin irritation:
Limit wearing the GARMENT to a maximum of 4 hours a day.
Periodically remove the GARMENT when not stimulating to allow the skin time to ventilate
uncovered.
uncovered.
If any sort of skin irritation develops, discontinue use until the symptoms have cleared.