Patients Guide

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Pathway STM-10 Operator's Guide  Patient Version 52_018a EN  Pathway STM-10 Operator’s Guide  Patient Version 52_018a EN  Indications for use: • Urinary Incontinence: Stress, Urge, and Mixed Incontinence • Neuromuscular Reeducation Contra-indications: • Active Infection or Genital Disease • Severe Pelvic Pain • Pregnancy • Postpartum or Post Surgical (6 weeks) • Inflammation of the vaginal canal • Pain caused by sexual activity (female) • Menstrual Period • Pacemaker or Irregular heartbeat • Presence of Any Known Malignancy • History of Severe Urine Retention • Protrusion of the pelvic organs into our outside of the vaginal or rectal canal • Diminished sensory perception  PATHWAY STM-10 OPERATOR’S GUIDE - FOR THE PATIENT -  In this Operator’s Guide:  Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.  Indications for Use/Contra-indications …………………………………….. Cautions/Warnings …………………………………….. Precautions/Adverse Effects …………………………………….. Connecting to Your Pathway STM-10 Device ………………………… Using Your Pathway STM-10 Device ………………………… The Interface ………………………… General Instructions ………………………… Treatment Protocols and Guidelines ………………………… Care and Maintenance ……………. Changing the Battery in your STM-10 Device ……………. Caring for your Pathway STM-10 Device ……………. Sensor Care and Maintenance ……………. Technical Specifications ……………………………………. Warranty …………………………………….  2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 6 6 6 7 8  Warnings: • Be sure to read this operator's guide before using this device. • Do not put this device underwater or get device wet. It could damage the device. • Do not connect any preamp, lead wire, or electrode to a wall outlet. • Do not leave electrodes attached when device is not in use. • Do not use while sleeping. • Do not use during intercourse. • Do not use with any other object in vagina or rectum. • Do not keep electrode in vagina or rectum for extended periods. • Never operate machinery including automobiles during stimulation. • Discontinue use if bleeding develops. Precautions: • STM-10 should only be used with Pathway Vaginal or Rectal EMG/Stim Sensors. • Always turn off the device before removing a Pathway Vaginal or Rectal EMG/Stim Sensor. Adverse Effects: • Skin irritation beneath or around the electrode sites may develop.  FOR ASSISTANCE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRIBUTOR, OR THE PROMETHEUS GROUP AT 800-442-2325 IN THE US AND CANADA OR AT 603-749-0733. FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, CALL THE PROMETHEUS GROUP TECH SUPPORT LINE AT 800-272-8492 IN THE US AND CANADA OR AT 603-742-6053. Pathway is a registered trademark of The Prometheus Group. The STM-10 and this manual are Copyright (c) 2002, The Prometheus Group. Page 1 of 8  Page 2 of 8
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