User Manual

Safety Information
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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.
Post Operative. During the two weeks following surgery, it is
important to use extreme care so that appropriate healing will secure
the implanted components and close the surgical incisions:
Do not exercise or attempt to move heavy objects, and avoid deep
bending and stretching. Temporarily, there may be some pain in the
area of the implant as the incisions heal. If discomfort continues
beyond two weeks, contact your physician.
If you notice excessive redness around the wound areas during this
time, contact your physician to check for infection and administer
proper treatment. In rare cases, adverse tissue reaction to implanted
materials can occur during this period.
Implant Location. Never attempt to change the orientation or “flip”
the implant. Do not “finger” or play with the implant. If the implant
flips over in your body it cannot be charged. If you know that the
device has turned, or if stimulation cannot be turned on after charging,
contact your physician to arrange an evaluation of the system.
In some cases, the skin over your implant may become very thin over
time. If this occurs, contact your physicia
n.
Lead Location. In some instances a lead can move from its original
location, and stimulation at the intended pain site can be lost. If this
occurs, consult your physician who may able to restore stimulation by
reprogramming the implant in the clinic or repositioning the lead
during another operation.
Device Failure. Implants can fail at any time due to random
component failure, loss of battery functionality, or lead breakage. If
the device stops working even after complete charging (up to four
hours), turn off the implant and contact your physician so that the
system can be evaluated.