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Precautions
Application site and settings should be based on the guidance of the prescribing practitioner.
All equipment and accessories should be kept out of the reach of children or unqualified persons.
Do not connect this device to any wall outlet that has not been properly grounded, or to any electrically non-
isolated medical device.
Use only ACP specified accessories and/or supplies with ACP devices. Do not use any power cords, or power
supplies, other than the ones provided or specified for this device. Use of any other power supply could seriously
damage the device and will void the warranty.
When cleaning the device, never immerse them or wash them with water. See the infection control section in this
manual for cleaning instructions. Devices should not be submerged in water or other liquids.
Failure to follow the manufacturer’s prescribed maintenance for this device may lead to device failure and
transient or unreliable performance. State and federal survey and JCAHO require all equipment to be maintained
and calibrated according to the manufacturer recommended schedules.
A potential electric shock hazard exists once the device outer casing has been in part, or fully, removed. Only
qualified service personnel should perform Service and repairs. Warranty will be voided if the outer casing has
been removed or tampered with. Inspect and cleanse the skin prior to application. Following treatment check the
skin for evidence of irritation or burns, and if present, treat as appropriate. If the patient has, or complains of,
skin irritation following treatment; shorten the treatment time on the next treatment session, or use an alternative
type of therapy or applicator placement.
Gradually increase the output intensity/power to required dose or patient tolerance while monitoring the device display.
Caution should be taken with patient exhibiting psychological or physical hypersensitivity to the therapeutic
treatment. Several attempts should be made to place them at ease so that their confidence and cooperation can be
gained during the treatment.
The treatment area should be checked from time to time, and if there is evidence of, or if the patient complains
of, pain or overheating during treatment, adjust the output downward until it is tolerated by the patient. If the
patient continues to complain of pain or overheating, discontinue the treatment and shorten the treatment time on
the next treatment session, or use an alternative type of therapy or applicator placement.
Do not apply treatment directly over/under hot or cold packs. Caution is recommended when treatment follows
the application of hot or cold therapy, which may alter the patient’s sensation. Application of thermal agents over
areas of impaired circulation should be performed with caution as the circulation may be insufficient to heat or
cool the tissue, altering the patient’s perception of warmth and pain, and burns or tissue necrosis may result from
subsequent treatment.
Treatment should not follow the application of medicated patches, salves, or creams. The presence of electrical
stimulation may be altered by the presence of these materials on the patient’s skin. Some medications can alter the
patient’s sensation. Heat can also increase the absorption of medication and may be contraindicated. If there is a medical
necessity to perform such treatments, these patients should be monitored diligently during application.
Caution should be used when applying thermal ultrasound over areas of body where circulation is impaired, or
which lack normal sensation. Absent or diminished sensation should be avoided or, if unavoidable, treated with
caution. Establishment of acceptable intensity levels for desensitized areas may be related to the intensity levels
tolerated on normal skin in opposite or related body parts.
Do not connect this device to any electro medical equipment for combination therapy except the Omnistim
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family of electro stimulators.
Do not immerse any part of the operator’s body into the water bath during underwater techniques since the long-
term biophysical effects of ultrasonic energy exposure have not been evaluated.
Over acute skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, etc.
