User Manual

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Physician Lead Manual
Electromagnetic Interference. Strong electromagnetic fields can
potentially turn the stimulator off, or cause uncomfortable or jolting
stimulation. Patients should be counseled to avoid or exercise care
around:
• Theft detectors or security screeners
• Power lines or power generators
• Electric steel furnaces and arc welders
• Large, magnetized stereo speakers
Precautions
Physician training is required.
Medical Devices/Therapies.
The following medical therapies or
procedures may turn stimulation off or may cause permanent damage
to the implant, particularly if used in close proximity to the device:
• lithotripsy
• electrocautery: Do not use monopolar cautery.
• external defibrillation
• radiation therapy
• ultrasonic scanning
• high-output ultrasound
If any of the above is required by medical necessity, refer to “Instruc-
tions for the Physician” on page 16. Ultimately, however, the device
may need to be explanted as a result of associated failure.
Automobiles and Other Equipment. Patients should not operate
automobiles, other motorized vehicles, or potentially dangerous
machinery/equipment with therapeutic stimulation turned on. Stimu-
lation must be turned off first. Sudden stimulation changes, if they
occur, may distract patients from attentive operation of the vehicle or
equipment.