Handbook

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regulations. The IPG should be explanted in the case of cremation, and returned to Advanced Bionics. Remote Control, Charging System Cleaning. The components can be cleaned using alcohol or a mild detergent applied with a cloth or tissue. Residue from soapy detergents should be removed with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers for cleaning. Cell Phones. While we don’t anticipate any interference with cell phones, the full effects of interaction with cell phones are unknown at this time. Adverse Effects Potential risks are involved with any surgery. The possible risks of implanting a pulse generator as part of a system to deliver spinal cord stimulation include:
• The lead(s) which deliver stimulation may move from their original implanted
location, resulting in undesireable changes in stimulation and subsequent reduction in pain relief.
• System failure, which can occur at any time due to random failure(s) of the
components or the battery. These events, which may include battery leakage, device failure, lead breakage, hardware malfunctions, loose connections,