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2 System Description
The Precision system includes both implanted and external components: During your surgery, one or more wires called leads were placed along your spinal cord where pain signals to the brain can be intercepted. The lead was then attached to an implantable pulse generator (IPG), also referred to as an implant. The IPG is commonly placed in the abdomen, upper buttock, or subclavicular area. The implant sends a small electrical current to a series of stimulating contacts, called electrodes, at the end of the lead. The battery- powered implant is controlled by a hand-held programmer or Remote Control, and is periodically recharged using a separate Charging System. The Remote Control, the heart of the Precision system, is a powerful yet easy to use tool for managing every aspect of your pain treatment—from controlling the level, or strength, of stimulation to accessing special treatment programs and program options.