PERIPHERAL NERVE STIMULATOR (Stimuplex HNS12), electrical
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NERVE STIMULATOR (Stimuplex HNS12)
Definition
The electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves facilitates the atraumatic performance of regional anaesthesia blocks.
This technique allows the localisation of nerve plexuses and peripheral nerves with a motor component. During injection of local anaesthetics, the immediate simultaneous disappearance of the motor response helps to confirm the right position of the needle.
The nerve stimulator is used by anaesthetists.
Specifications
Stimulator for the pre-operative localisation of peripheral nerves.
Quality standards
Quality Standards Comment
See introduction on electro mechanical medical devices
Technical specifications
- Stimuplex HNS 12 generates square pulses with selectable stimulus duration and continuously adjustable stimulation current.
- The current control display enables the following adjustments
- The range of adjustment of the pulse current from 0 to 5 mA can be reduced to 0 to 1 mA with the ”mA” button
- This 1 mA range allows extremely precise adjustments of the stimulation current
- Current range intensity :
- 0.00 – 5.00 mA
- 0.00 – 1.00 mA
- Stimulation frequency: 1 Hz / 2 Hz
- Stimulus duration of 0.05 ms – 0.10 ms – 0.30 ms – 0.50 ms – 1.00 ms ± 1%
- Impedance of eligible load : 0 – 12 Ω
- Precision of the current measure : ± 0,02 mA 1 Ω– 90 Ω for a target current > 0,5 mA
Dimensions
- Weight 250 g
- Length 16 cm, Width 8 cm
Packaging & Labelling
Unit packaging
Dimensions box: Length 33 cm, Width 40 cm
Supplied with the Article
Stimuplex® HNS 12 is supplied with the following basic equipment:
- nerve stimulator Stimuplex HNS 12
- 9-volt alkaline manganese battery
- cable for connecting B. Braun stimulation needles (cable length 1.25 m)
- 10 kΩ test resistance
- electronic version of user manuals in different languages
- brief instructions for use
- storage case for keeping Stimuplex HNS 12 and accessories
To be Ordered Separately
Echogenic needles Stimuplex Ultra 360: 20 or 22G
Instructions for use
Use strictly limited to qualified staff.
Read carefully the user's manual of the manufacturer.
Precautions for Use
- The nerve stimulator is intended only for the pre-operative localization of nerves; under no circumstances may it be used on a patient undergoing surgery.
- The nerve stimulator should not be used on patients with implanted electrical devices (e.g. cardiac pacemakers) without prior consultation with an appropriate medical specialist.
- To avoid damage to the connecting cable and the device, do not hold or carry the device by its connecting cables and/or its accessories. Do not wrap the cable around the device or around other equipment.
- Under no circumstance should the device be operated with accessories other than those released and supplied by the manufacturer or listed in the user's manual.
Maintenance
Cleaning and disinfection of the generator:
- Use a detergent/disinfectant for surfaces/non-invasive medical equipment. Prepare use-solution in concentration required. Always read the label and product information before use. Do not mix with other products.
- Make sure to wet the surfaces completely, use a wipe or towel, keep them wet for the whole exposure time.
- Do not dry in sunlight.