User's Manual

Electrosurgery Devices
Electrosurgery devices should not be used in close proximity to an implanted StimRouter lead.
Contact between an active electrode of the electrosurgery device and the implanted lead can
cause direct stimulation of the target stimulation point and severe injury to the patient.
High-Frequency Surgical Equipment
Simultaneous connection of a patient to the StimRouter components and high-frequency surgical
equipment may result in skin burns where the gel electrodes adhere to the skin and may damage
the StimRouter EPT. Advise patients to remove the StimRouter electrode before medical treatment.
Body-Worn Devices
Although unlikely, body-worn medical devices may interfere with the RF communication used in
the StimRouter system. Stimulation control may be delayed. Examples of a body-worn device
are an insulin pump and a monitoring device. The patient programmer will emit visual alerts if
interference occurs. To minimize interference, maintain a minimum safe separation distance of 15
cm (6 in.) between the SimRouter system and all other electronic devices. See the Troubleshooting
section for help. See the Appendix for more information.
The StimRouter system wireless technology may cause EMI to other body- worn medical devices.
Refer to the instructions for use for those devices for information on recommended minimum
separation distances.
Security Screening Devices
Certain types of security devices may affect stimulation. Examples include those used at the
entrances and exits of public buildings such as libraries, airports and retail stores. Ask for help
to bypass the device. Show your Medical Device Identification Card. If you must pass through
the device:
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Turn off your StimRouter system.
Pass through the device quickly.
Stay as far from the emitter as possible. Walk, for example, in the center of a pass-
through security gate.
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Clinician’s Guide