Question 1

What does the maximum current of 1300ua on the Avazzia Blue mean when it comes to atp production? I thought microamps were supposed to be below 1000ua

Accepted Answer

The performance specifications for Avazzia BLUE device for maximum current of 1300uA means that the device produces less than 1300uA at the highest intensity power setting with a load equivalent to 500Ω. At other typical skin conditions, less current is produced, even at the highest intensity power setting. Avazzia BLUE devices produce AC current with pulsed damped biphasic sinusoidal waveforms. The U.S. FDA has reviewed the Avazzia devices for safety and efficacy of pain relief.

The question about ATP and microcurrent is usually related to the 1982 published research by Cheng, et al., that presents data about ATP concentration in rats and D.C. current from 1uA to 30,000uA. The U.S. FDA has not reviewed claims of ATP production by Avazzia devices.

Question 2

What if the difference between microcurrent and tens machine?

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Thank you for your inquiry asking, “What is the difference between microcurrent and TENS machine?”

“TENS” devices and “Microcurrent” devices for pain relief are both classified as TENS medical devices by the U.S. FDA. Those known as “microcurrent” devices are a subset of devices that produce current in the low-level microampere range for a gentle, safe and effective therapy.

TENS units — Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation — use electrical currents passed through the skin to stimulate nerves. TENS units use a variety of power sources — some are plugged into the wall, use 9V batteries or other batteries. TENS also use a range of methods to conduct current through the skin including onboard electrodes or lead wires connected to adhesive pads, masks, wraps and other fabric-like options.

TENS means Transcutaneous (through the skin) Electric Nerve Stimulation medical device.

The term “microcurrent” refers to the overall current produced. Microcurrent devices are those that produce a lower, more gentle and sometimes more subtle overall current than other traditional TENS devices.

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