User Manual

Guidelines for Trial-phase Implantation

5. Once the needle tip is exposed, hold the lead as close to the tip as

possible, then carefully pull the needle completely from the lead.

Anchoring the Lead

1. Place a suture through the supraspinous ligament or deep fascial

tissue.

2. Slide a suture sleeve over the lead and down to the supraspinous

ligament.

3. Ligate the sleeve onto the lead by tying a 2-0 silk or other nonab-

sorbable suture around the center groove of the sleeve to prevent

sliding.

CAUTION: Do not use polypropylene sutures as they may

damage the suture sleeve. Do not suture directly onto the

lead or use a hemostat on the lead body. This may damage

the lead insulation.