At BEMER, user safety is always our top priority. Our devices generate a low frequency electromagnetic signal that stimulates muscles, causing the muscles to contract and thereby increasing local, temporary blood flow. BEMER products are manufactured according to the latest technology and are completely safe to operate. Nevertheless, hazards could be caused by this device, especially if the device is used for a purpose other than the Intended Uses. Make sure that you have completely read and understood the user manual and contact us if you have any questions.
The BEMER device is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. In case of any questions or concerns, please consult your own healthcare provider to determine if usage of the BEMER device is safe for you.
Contraindications
As stated in the user manual, the BEMER device has the following absolute contraindications:
- Immunosuppressive therapy in consequence of transplantation
- Immunosuppressive therapy in consequence of allogenic cellular transplantations or bone marrow stem cell transplantation.
- Other conditions often requiring immunosuppressive therapy, e. g. autoimmune diseases or dermatological diseases are not contraindications to the use of BEMER therapy. BEMER therapy application has to be cleared by physician in charge
- Do not use the device if you have a diagnosed Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- All active medical implants that are intended to administer medication (medication pumps) are an absolute contraindication and prohibit the use of BEMER therapy
- Active medical implants that lead to stimulation (e.g. pacemakers, defibrillators, brain stimulators, muscle stimulators) represent a relative contraindication. The adjuvant application of the BEMER therapy must be discussed with the patient’s attending physician
Warnings and Safety Instructions
With the following conditions, it is strongly recommended that you consult a doctor prior to the use of the BEMER therapy:
- Do not use on head and face
- Fever of unknown origin
- Infectious diseases
- Caution should be used for patients with severe cardiac rhythm disorders
- Severe psychoses
- Non-controlled seizure disorders (e.g. epilepsy)
- Long-term use of β-receptor antagonists (Beta-Blockers), corticoid agents (corticosteroids), coumarin derivatives (Warfarin / Coumadin)
- For users suffering from tumor diseases or other serious diseases that require ongoing medical treatment and/or medication, the complementary application of BEMER therapy has to be discussed with the treating doctor.
Precautions
- If you experience adverse reactions, stop using BEMER devices and consult your doctor to clear any further applications of BEMER.
- Prescribed medications may only be altered after consulting the treating physician.
- In users who regularly take blood thinning or clotting inhibitor medications, close monitoring of the clotting factors by the treating medical doctor are strongly recommended prior to starting BEMER therapy. BEMER therapy may intensify or weaken you the effect of such drugs.
- Stimulation should not be applied over the carotid sinus nerves, particularly in patients with a known sensitivity to the carotid sinus reflex.
- Stimulation should not be applied over the neck or mouth, trans-thoracically (through the chest), or trans-cerebrally (through the head), or over infected or inflamed areas.
- The BEMER device is not intended to be used for use by people under 18 years
- Keep out of reach of children
- BEMER therapy is an important complementary therapy option and is not intended to replace other treatments.
- Some patients may experience skin irritation or hypersensitivity due to the electromagnetic stimulation.
- Caution should be used over the menstruating or pregnant uterus.
- Caution should be used over areas of the skin which lack normal sensation