User's Manual

Safety Information Chapter 1
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n Stay away from high frequency radiation sites (such as high voltage,
radar, installation power plants, MRI, CT or electric blankets etc.)
during your capsule endoscope procedure. (It may result in serious
side effects requiring an emergency operation.)
n In case of any symptoms of abdominal pain, vomiting, fever, heart
trouble, dizziness or seizure during or after the capsule endoscope
procedure, please notify your doctor.
n Always check the connection between the receiver and the data cable.
n Always check that the battery in the receiver is fully charged before
use.
n DO NOT use the capsule if the package is unsealed.
n After ingesting the capsule, always check whether the capsule has
been e xcreted.
n Prior to undergoing the capsule endoscopy procedure, patients with
diabetes must be informed via a medical professional regarding
appropriate medication & dosage.
n For more accurate data and better analysis, patients can have solid
food for lunch, but must have liquid food for dinner on the day prior to
the procedure. The patient must fast for 11 hours prior to ingesting the
capsule.
n If recommended by the physician, the patient may take a laxative prior
to the procedure.
n DO NOT smoke for at least 12 hours prior to the capsule endoscope
procedure.
n DO NOT apply body lotion before the procedure.
n DO NOT bite the capsule.
n Avoid excessive physical activity during the capsule endoscope
procedure.
n 4 hours after ingesting the capsule, patients may have liquid food.
n It is recommended to drink mineral water (non-colored liquid)