The device has a run time of up to 120 hours (5 days) and should be left on for the recommend length of time, unless instructed otherwise by your treating provider.
Sweating enough to make the affixing bandages or the generator come off is possible but rarely occurs. Do not swim or get into a hot tub while wearing the device. It is also not recommended to go into a sauna. If the device is exposed to water, the adhesive holding the arrays or the generator […]
The device is water resistant but not water proof. If fully submerged it will simply stop working. It will not shock you or explode. If you accidentally get the device wet, carefully dry it and call your treating provider.
Serious side effects are extremely rare and have not been reported when using IB-Stim. There is a chance of localized skin rash (less than 1%) or pain at the site of needle implantation (less than 1%). Infection at the site is possible but has never been reported. If you develop any of these signs or […]
Contraindications to treatment with IB-Stim include: hemophilia, psoriasis vulgaris, and the presence of a cardiac pacemaker, because no clinical studies are available. Always thoroughly discuss your medical history with your treating provider so treatment decisions can be accurately made.
No. IB-Stim is intended to be used in patients 8 years and older with functional abdominal pain associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia (FD).
