User's Manual

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Always inspect the gel electrodes before use. Do not apply the StimRouter electrode if
the gel electrodes appear dried out, worn, dirty or irregular.
Make sure the gel electrode liners are removed before applying the user patch.
Do not handle the StimRouter electrode with both hands while stimulation is on;
serious injury can result from current passing through the cardiac tissues.
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Expiration Date
Do not use a StimRouter electrode with a “Use by” date that has expired.
Implant Failure
Leads may fail at any time because of random component failure or lead breakage. If component
failure or lead breakage occurs, then the lead may need to be replaced.
Storage and Handling
All StimRouter components and accessories should be handled with care. Components and
accessories should not be dropped. Although reliability testing has been performed to ensure
quality manufacturing and performance, dropping the components on hard surfaces, or other
rough handling, can permanently damage the components.
Refer to the HP product literature included in the Clinician Kit for storage temperatures for the
Hewlett Packard iPAQ 210 Enterprise Handheld.
Tester Storage Temperature Range: -20°C to +60°C.
Adverse Effects
In the unlikely event that any of the following occurs, patients should stop using their StimRouter
components, remove the StimRouter electrode and immediately consult their clinician or their
implant physician.
Risks Related to the Implant Procedure
Suboptimal lead placement may necessitate therapeutic adjustment and/or lead explant. Nerve
injury is possible, although unlikely. Possible surgical complications include infection, cellulitis,
abscess, fever, sepsis, bleeding and temporary pain at the implant site.
Chapter 2 - Warnings and Cautions
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