Technical Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Safety during Use
- 3 Getting Started
- Device Overview
- Symbols on the Device
- BIOwand Status Indicator (LED)
- Power Adapter On/Off Light Indicator (LED)
- Bluetooth Status Indicator (LED)
- Telemetry Status Indicator on the Programming Head
- Setting up the Device
- Connecting the Programming Head (BIOwand PGH)
- Connecting the Power Adapter and Switching on the Device
- Establishing a Connection to the BIOwand App
- Establishing a Connection to a stimulator
- Error Resolution
- 4 Appendix
Safety during Use
Warnings
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2 Safety during Use
Warnings
Risk of electromagnetic interference through the use of portable RF communication equipment
If portable RF communication devices (including peripheral devices such as antenna cables and
external antennae) are operated closer than 30cm (12inches) from this device, this can result in a
reduction in its performance. This applies even when using associated cables.
• When operating portable RFcommunication devices (including peripheral devices such as antenna
cables and external antennae), keep such devices at a distance of at least 30cm (12inches) from
this device.
Risk of electromagnetic interference through the use of unauthorized accessories
The use of accessories, transducers, or cables not listed by BIOTRONIK or of accessories other than
those specified by BIOTRONIK, can produce elevated electromagnetic emissions or cause degradation
in the device's resistance to electromagnetic interference. Such effects can lead to the faulty operation
of the device.
• Only use accessories authorized by BIOTRONIK.
Precautions
Risk of electromagnetic interference
The use of this device close to or in direct contact with other devices should be avoided, as this may
lead to the device operating incorrectly.
• Where usage in such a manner is unavoidable, you should monitor this device and all additional
devices in order to check that they are all working correctly.
General Safety Instructions
Technical manuals
Technical manuals are either included in hard copy form in the storage package or available in digital
form on the internet: https://manuals.biotronik.com.
1. Follow all relevant technical manuals.
2. Keep the technical manuals for later use.
To ensure safe operation, in addition to this technical manual, please also consult the following
technical manuals:
• Technical manual for clinical programming of BIOTRONIK external and implantable spinal cord
stimulators
• Manufacturer information on the MyHomeStream Clinician Programmer
• Manufacturer information on the MyHomeStream Patient Programmer
• Patient guide for the trial spinal cord stimulation system
• Technical manuals for the device on which the BIOwand app is operated