User Manual

10 Instructions for use
Caution! Never use organic solvents such as ether or acetone
to clean the device. Always ensure that no liquids can
penetrate the device.
Caution! Never sterilize the ICS 3000.
Caution! Do not operate the ICS 3000 near flammable or
explosive materials.
Caution! The ICS 3000 may be used only in spaces suited for
medical purposes and equipped with grounded
alternating current.
Connecting the programmer to the patient
• When used in the operating room, cover the
programming head and the cable connecting it to the
ICS 3000 with a sterile cover.
Caution! Use the safe program function only under the direct
supervision of a physician.
Caution! The ICS 3000 stores programming and diagnostic data
in its memory. In the event of a loss of power or
power-down during operation, all data in the memory
could be lost.
External Defibrillation
Caution! During defibrillation, do not touch the programmer
and its accessories that are attached to the patient.
Caution! The ICS 3000 is protected against defibrillation
current. However, damage to devices connected to
intracardiac leads cannot be ruled out.
• Place the electrodes of an external defibrillator at
least 10 cm away from the implanted electrodes.
• Set the energy level no higher than that required to
achieve defibrillation.
• After external defibrillation, check all the functions of
the ICS 3000; see Inspection B.