4. Positioning the Cefaly® device FIGURE 6
Carefully remove both sides of the
Cefaly®. In front of a mirror, put the device
on like you would a pair of spectacles, but
with the main part raised to the height of
your forehead (see figure 6). Then lower
the main part and interlock it with the pin
of the electrode.
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Press 1 x : Start prg. 1
Press 2 x : Start prg. 2
Press 3 x : Start prg. 3
FIGURE 7
Selecting and starting
the programme
The main switch will enable you to select
the programme and start the session
simultaneously (see figure 7).
1. Programme 1
Press the switch once to select and start
programme 1. You will hear a single beep.
Programme 1 is designed to treat migraine
attacks, tension headaches and cluster
headaches. It also alleviates the pain
of frontal sinusitis and certain forms of
trigeminal neuralgia.
2. Programme 2
Press the switch twice in succession to
select and start programme 2. You will
hear two successive beeps.
As programme 2 is designed to prevent
headaches and migraine it is used during
pain-free periods.
3. Programme 3
Press the switch three times in succession
to select and start programme 3. You will
hear three successive beeps.
Programme 3 is designed to provide a
very pleasant sense of well-being and
relaxation or to treat stress and anxiety.
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The effectiveness of the treatment
depends on the power used. It is
consequently advisable to wok with the
maximum power possible. The sensations
will feel unusual at first but you will soon
become accustomed to them after a few
sessions. Our limit is purely psychological
as we are perfectly capable of tolerating
the full power of Cefaly®, in other words it
is possible to let it run for twenty minutes
of treatment without restricting the power.
3. Restarting the session before it stops
When the twenty-minute session is over,
there is a gradual decrease in intensity for
thirty seconds. During this phase,
pressing the switch just once will
immediately start a new twenty-minute
session of the same intensity.
This avoids repeating the long initial
phase of increasing the intensity levels
and the treatment continues with an
intensity that is invariably effective.
During the session
1. Conducting the session
The session lasts twenty minutes. The
programme selected runs automatically
and step by step. During the first few
minutes, the sensation is very weak, even
imperceptible. Nothing or almost nothing
is felt as the impulses are very light.
A vibration or tingling sensation then
appears which increases. When this
sensation becomes sufficiently intense,
pressing the switch once will stabilise it.
The power reduces at the end of the
twenty minutes and the programme stops
automatically.
2. Restricting the power
The intensity will gradually increase
during the first 12 minutes of treatment.
When the sensation becomes too intense,
press the switch just once and the power
will stop increasing. The programme
always ends after twenty minutes but the
power remains at the same level until it
stops.
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Press 2 x : Stop
4. Interrupting the session
To interrupt the session before its
programmed end, just press the switch
twice and the programme will stop.
Pressing the switch once restricts the
power and pressing it twice stops the
device (see figure

. There is an even
simpler method, however: just lift up the
Cefaly® which will stop at once when it
loses contact with the electrode
(see figure 9).
5. Accidental interruption:
defective electrode
The sophisticated electronic system used
in Cefaly® constantly measures the
impedance of the electrode, skin and
subcutaneous tissues. If the impedance of
these tissues is not compatible with the
treatment, Cefaly® will interrupt the
session automatically.
This spontaneous interruption means that
either the skin has not been cleansed
thoroughly or the electrode has been
positioned incorrectly or is no longer
intact, or may even mean that your head
is not in the correct position or that it has
moved abruptly and unexpectedly.
FIGURE 8
FIGURE 9
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After the session
1. Removing the device
The session terminates after twenty
minutes and the device automatically
switches off. Lift the main part of the
device to disengage the pin from the
electrode (see figure 9). Next remove the
device and then the electrode. Do no pull
the device forwards without first removing
the pin from the electrode.
2. Detaching and stowing the electrode
Detach the electrode from your skin by
holding one of its tips (see figure 10). Do
not pull the electrode by its plastic pin.
Replace the electrode on its transparent
plastic support sheet. Then stow it in its
bag. Do not leave the electrode uncovered
in a dry place to prevent it from becoming
dehydrated. Once the gel loses its
moisture, its properties deteriorate and
the electrode ceases to be effective.
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FIGURE 10
FIGURE 9
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2. SENSATIONS
The sensations induced by the Cefaly® are
unusual and unexpected. The treatment is
completely safe and there are no adverse
side effects
During the session
• Cefaly® generates electrical impulses
very gradually. During the first two minutes,
either nothing is felt or a slight tingling
sensation under the electrode. A lack of
sensation for one or two minutes does not
mean that the device is not working; it
simply means that the impulses produced
are below the stimulation threshold of the
nerve fibres.
• Tingling sensations are then felt in the
skull, making you feel as if your hair is
standing on end.
• The sensation of vibration or massage
increases and spreads very gradually to
the whole of the forehead and the front
part of the skull. The Cefaly® increases the
power very gradually. After about twelve
minutes, the power stabilises and
remains constant until the 20-minute
treatment session is over.
After the session
• Slight localised tickling sensation may
persist on the skin on the forehead for
around thirty minutes.
• A sensation of lightness and coolness
emanates from the forehead and extends
to the whole of your face. This very pleasant
sensation may last for several hours.
• A deep feeling of rest and relaxation
with an anti-stress effect.
• A very intense sense of well-being
washes over the body. The Cefaly® is the
most effective method of increasing
natural endorphin production. This phenomenon
induces a profound sense of
general well-being.
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The frequency and timing of sessions
will depend on the indication and the
programme selected.
Migraine and tension
headache: treating attacks
Programme 1 is used once or possibly
several times in succession during a bout
of pain or when the first signs of an attack
are evident. It may be repeated for each
attack and up to six times in one day.
Migraine and tension headache:
preventive treatment
Programme 2 is used once or twice a day
for 6 to 16 weeks until a significant
reduction in the frequency and intensity of
the bouts of pain is felt.
.
When a bout of pain occurs, it may be
treated using programme 1, as described
above. After 6 to 16 weeks of using
programme 2 every day, it is advisable
to reduce the number of sessions to two
a week.
Cluster headache
Programme 1 is used when a bout of pain
has begun and is repeated several times
in succession until the end of the bout.
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3. CHOICE OF PROGRAMME, FREQUENCY
AND TIMING OF SESSIONS
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Frontal sinusitis
Programme 1 is used when required:
generally once or twice a day when the
need is felt.
Trigeminal neuralgia
In cases of secondary neuralgias,
programme 1 is used between one and
six times a day. The amount of use is
discretionary and will vary greatly from
person to person.
In very rare cases of idiopathic
neuralgia where the pain is concentrated
in the forehead, programme 1 is used at
the rate of one session a day. It is repeated
every day or at least three times a week.
Anti-stress and well-being
Programme 3 is designed to induce a
profound sense of well-being and relaxation
or to treat stress and anxiety. As in all
cases, programme 3 may be used in
a targeted or ordinary manner. Targeted
use consists of conducting one or two
sessions in succession, when there is a
need to relax or to treat a stress episode.
Programme 3 may also be used regularly
at the rate of at least 3 sessions a week
and 3 sessions a day maximum to reduce
chronic stress or permanently improve
general health and well-being.
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GARANTIE
The STX-Med Sprl company warrants the
purchaser of the Cefaly® device against
faulty workmanship and defective components.
The warranty is valid for 2 (two)
years commencing from the purchase date
of the device. Please keep the invoice or
sales receipt since this is your proof of
purchase on the date stated.
This warranty, which is valid for 2 (two)
years, does not cover accessories, such
as batteries, electrodes and the preparation
product (Safetox Prepare™).
This warranty does not cover damage
caused by shocks, falls and other knocks
which are likely to damage the device.
The warranty does not apply to devices
whose cases are cracked, broken, buckled
or show signs of knocks. The same
applies to devices whose contact pads
have been bent, crushed or distorted by
rough handling.
During the warranty period, the device
will either be repaired free of charge by
an approved service or replaced, depending
on the degree of severity of the defect.
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Power supply: 2 alkaline batteries 1.5 V AAA, good quality, Duracell or Panasonic brands
Battery operating life: 1 month, if used daily. Remove the batteries when the device is not in use for a long
period of time (more than one month). Batteries have to be eliminated according to the local rules. They
should not be thrown in a dustbin reserved for the household refuse.
Electrodes and wipes : Electrodes and wet wipes have to be used before the date printed on their sachet.
Device maintenance: The contact blades between the device and the electrode should be clean. If those
contacts blades are covered by a dirty layer, clean them with a Safetox PrepareTM towel.
Device elimination: At the end of the lifetime, the apparatus should not be thrown in
a dustbin reserved for the household refuse but be the subject of a selective collection.
Operating conditions:
Temperature: +10°C à +40°C
Relative humidity: 30% à 75%
Atmospheric pressure: 700hPa à 1060hPa
Case: ABS plastic, painted
Dimensions: 163 mm x 170 mm x 40 mm
Weight: 30 g. (excluding batteries)
Electrical specifications for a charge between 0 and 1000 ohms
Constant amplitude intensity predefined automatically, depending on the programme
Rectangular impulses
Compensated constant current stops any galvanic components continue
Maximum current: 20 milliamperes
Duration of impulse: 100 to 500 microseconds
Maximum frequency: 150 Hertz
Maximum quantity of electricity per impulse: 5 μC
Maximum time to increase an impulse: 5 microseconds at 50% of the maximum
Duration of programmes: 20 min.
Number of programmes: 3
TECHNICAL ASPECTS
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The Cefaly® device is a patented model
and is protected by an international
patent. Cefaly® is a trademark that has
been registered internationally.
The CE marking indicates that the device
has been designed and developed in
accordance with a strict risk analysis,
which complies with the provisions of
Directive 93/42/EEC.
Copyright © 2007 STX-Med Sprl, 4031
Sart-Tilman, Belgium
All rights reserved. This manual may not
be reproduced in any form and in any
media whatsoever without the prior written
consent of STX-Med Sprl.
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