User Manual

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24 Implantation
Magnet Response
Application of the program-
ming head when ICD
therapy is set
If a connected programming head is applied and is communicating with the pro-
grammer and ICD therapy is permanently set, detection and therapy remain intact
except during the diagnostic tests. If ICD therapy is not set as permanent, no
therapy is delivered when the programming head is applied.
Programming head applica-
tion
When the programming head is applied, time remains for device interrogation and
for manual activation or deactivation of the therapy before the device switches back
to the previously set permanent therapy mode. The same applies to programming
head application to establish RF telemetry contact.
Application of a permanent
magnet
Applying a permanent magnet interrupts detection and therapy of tachycardia
events. After 8 hours of this type of deactivation, the device automatically reacti-
vates the therapy functions to prevent accidental permanent deactivation.
If detection interruptions of longer than 8 hours are required, the magnet has
to be briefly removed from the device. The 8 hour countdown restarts when the
magnet is applied again.
Use BIOTRONIK magnets: type M-50 permanent magnets.