BioStim® M7 – Digital TENS unit
Best in Class, BioStim® M7 TENS device is a digital lightweight, fully functional, dual-channel TENS with timer. This TENS unit has 7 programmable modes including Strength Duration for maximum relief.
Strength Duration
Strength Duration technology effectively increases pain fighting ability to its maximum. Much different than a regular TENS modulation. Strength Duration modulates the Pulse Rate, the Pulse Width, and the intensity as much a 90% from the original settings every 6 seconds, which translates into a better treatment experience and results. Read more about Strength Duration in the tabs below.
Patient Compliance Meter
The Patient Compliance Meter within this device when activated, locks in the program set by the physician preventing changes to ensure the prescribed treatment is used every time. When unlocked the system displays the amount of time the device has been used with the prescribed treatment. A timer allows the patient to use the device for a specified period.
What is this device used for?
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is an electrotherapy device and is indicated to be used for temporary relief of pain associated with sore and/or aching joints and muscles, as well as those suffering from neuropathy.
How does TENS work?
Think of TENS as “Electronic Aspirin”. TENS sends small electrical impulses through adhesive electrodes surrounding your point of pain. These small electrical impulses, like aspirin, trick your brain to look past the pain. TENS is not cure for your pain condition but will help you manage your pain without the use of drugs so you can get back to living life.
- Think of TENS as “Electronic Aspirin”. TENS sends small electrical impulses through adhesive electrodes surrounding your point of pain. These small electrical impulses, like aspirin, trick your brain to look past the pain. TENS is not cure for your pain condition but will help you manage your pain without the use of drugs so you can get back to living life.
- According to the National Institute for Drug Abuse, there are more incidents associated with prescription drugs than Cocaine and Heroin combined.
- Electrotherapy is completely drug free, non-invasive, non-addictive, with no known side effects.
- TENS can be used 24 hours a day or as needed.
Part number – # KBSM7
Warranty – 2 Year Limited Warranty
HCPCS – E0730 TENS
BioMedical Life Systems, Inc. is an ISO certified 13485:2016 manufacturer.
Our products are distributed through Medical Distributors and Healthcare Organizations.
GENERAL SPECS
GENERAL SPECS
| Channels: | Dual |
| Electrodes: | 4 |
| Waveform: | Asymmetrical rectangular biphasic |
| Amplitude: | 0-98 mA (adjustable) |
| Pulse Rate: | 1- 200 Hz (adjustable) |
| Pulse Width: | 10 – 250 µS (adjustable) |
| Continuous: | Constant Stimulation |
| Rate Modulation: | 50% decrease/increase of set value over a 5 second cycle |
| Width Modulation: | 50% decrease/increase of set value over a 5 second cycle |
| Rate/Width Modulation: | 50% decrease in set value over a five second period. As rate increases, width decreases. |
| Strength Duration 1: | Increase of set pulse width 40%, decrease of set pulse rate 45% and decrease of amplitude 10% over a 3 second period. Values return to original settings over the next 3 seconds. |
| Strength Duration 2: | Increase of set pulse width 60%, decrease of set pulse rate 90% and decrease of amplitude 13% over a 6 second period. Values return to original settings over the next 6 seconds. |
| Cycled Burst: | 2.5 seconds on. 2.5 seconds off. Adjustable Rate and Width. |
| Size: | 3.25” x 2.25” x 1 5/8” (82 mm x 70 mm x 45 mm) |
| Weight: | 4.9 oz (132 grams) |
| Resistance Load: | Data was recorded across a 500 ohm resistance load |
What Is Strength Duration?
What Is Strength Duration?
With Strength Duration the amplitude, pulse rate, and pulse width are modulated in such a way as to stimulate 100% along the Maximum Sensory Threshold. Since stimulation along the maximum sensory threshold is constant, the effectiveness in pain relief is at an optimum.
But before understanding Strength Duration it’s best to first understand the two methods behind how TENS manages pain:
Gate Control – Is when electrotherapy interferes with the pain signal being sent to your brain. This is achieved by setting a high Pulse Rate between 80Hz – 120Hz which provides immediate relief to the affected area but relief is short lived when the device is turn off. You should feel a Buzzing Sensation.
Endorphin Control – is when the electrotherapy stimulation induces your body to release its own pain fighting chemicals called “endorphins”. This is achieved by setting a low Pulse Rate between 2 Hz – 9 Hz releasing endorphins to the affected area within 30-45 minutes of use. This provides long lived relief when the device is turned off as much as 6 hours. This is recognized as a Pulsing or Thumping Sensation.
All TENS units can produce either Gate or Endorphin controls.
Only Strength Duration can do both simultaneously!
Strength Duration brings you the best pain management by combining Gate and Endorphin treatments in one!
“My TENS device has a Modulation mode, isn’t that the same as Strength Duration?”
Unfortunately no. A TENS unit modulation mode will typically only modulate the setting for either the Pulse Rate or the Pulse Width but not both. The Modulation feature will also not provide low enough Pulse Rate (2 – 9 Hz) needed to release endorphins. This being said, the Amplitude in a device with a modulation feature is never automatically adjusted as in a unit with Strength Duration.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- BioStim® M7 device
- (4) 2”x2” square reusable electrodes
- BMLS Touch Proof lead wires
- (2) AA batteries
- Zippered pouch
- Belt clip
- Instruction manual
