Compass Health Brands has revealed seven new TENS, EMS and Massage technology devices at CES 2017.
The pain relief devices provide Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) therapy.
Using electrodes, “the electrical impulses are sent through the skin to the nerves to modify pain perception,” according to AccuRelief. Nerve pathways are blocked by the pulses, preventing the brain from receiving pain signals and providing relief.
Prototypes are available for preview at CES.
Journalists attending can rent the AccuRelief™ Remote Control Wireless to relieve soreness from exploring the show. The system uses a RF/wireless compact electrical TENS unit to target the needed area. Two reusable gel pads are used around the sore area, releasing the electrical impulses with a Bi-phase square pulse wave form.
The device operates on a frequency of 5~125Hz and a pulse width of 130/250 μS.
Users can control electrical pulse intensity with the remote.
Users with pacemakers, implanted defibrillators other metal implants, or other life-supporting medical electronic devices are not advised to use this product as it can lead to electrical interference.
AccuRelief™ Wireless Remote Control TENS Pain Relief System (Credit: AccuRelief)
Another device is the AccuRelief™ Single Channel TENS Pain Relief System .
This FDA Cleared Class II Medical device also includes a lead wire, two electrode pads, and is controlled with an ACRL-2000 unit controller that includes an output socket, connecting the electrode pads to the controller. It operates on a frequency of 2Hz~150Hz and a pulse width of 50µs~300µs.
Six therapy programs are offered with 25 intensity levels
“We are so excited to participate in CES 2017 and to have the opportunity to unveil our new pain management devices,” said VP of Marketing – Retail, Jeff Swain. “Compass is leveraging its 30 years of TENS expertise in the launch of its new, cutting-edge, over-the-counter TENS therapy devices. Because of America’s pain epidemic, we’ve been working hard to innovate new devices that will help consumers better manage their pain and use technology to seamlessly integrate effective treatments into their daily lives. CES is the perfect place to launch this latest technology. We see such amazing potential to really make a significant impact on the quality of life for those affected by chronic pain.”