BioWave is a safe treatment and FDA cleared to relieve chronic, acute and post-operative pain. If you have any questions as to whether BioWave is right for you, please consult with your physician. Below is a list of contraindications for when BioWave should not be used, as well as warnings and other important usage information.
Contraindications:
Device:
- DO NOT USE on patients with an implanted cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator.
- DO NOT USE on patients prone to seizure (for example, epileptics).
Pads:
- Pads must be placed at least one inch apart from each other
- DO NOT PLACE electrodes over the heart. Electrodes can be applied to the back of the thorax and lateral aspect of the upper limb (i.e. below/down the shoulder).
- DO NOT PLACE electrodes on the front or side of the neck.
- DO NOT PLACE electrodes on top of the head.
- DO NOT PLACE electrodes and DO NOT USE the stimulator over open wounds, broken skin, rashy skin or sensitive skin areas (e.g. sunburned skin).
Warnings:
Pregnancy - BioWave CAN BE USED on pregnant patients. Anecdotal evidence suggests BioWave may be helpful with back and hip pain in pregnant patients. However, PADS CANNOT BE PLACED over the belly of a pregnant patient. Patients should consult with their physician regarding use of BioWave during pregnancy & labor.
Cancer - Please consult with your physician
Keep Biowave stimulators away from children.
BioWave MAY BE USED:
- BioWave stimulators MAY BE USED to treat over body locations that have implanted orthopedic hardware made from metal or other materials including total joint replacements, plates, rods, screws, anchors and clips.
- BioWave stimulators MAY BE USED on patients with implanted spinal cord stimulators, peripheral nerve stimulators or other implanted electrical stimulation devices if the implanted device can first be turned off remotely.-*MUST BE TURNED OFF PRIOR to starting treatment
- Electrodes MAY BE PLACED on the back of the neck up to the base of the back of the skull.
- Electrodes MAY BE PLACED and BioWave stimulators MAY BE USED over scar tissue, tattoos or any other intact skin area.