User Manual

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Physician Lead Manual
Limited Warranty
Advanced Bionics
®
Corporation warrants to the patient that the Lin-
ear Lead, Model SC-2108, and Extension, Model SC-3108, are free
from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1)
year from the date of implantation.
A Lead or Extension that fails to function within normal tolerances
within (1) year from the date of surgery is covered under this Limited
Warranty. The liability of Advanced Bionics
®
under this warranty
shall be limited to: (a) replacement with a functionally equivalent
Lead or Extension; or (b) full credit equal to the original purchase
price to be applied towards the purchase of a new Lead or Extension.
Product claims under Advanced Bionics
®
Limited Warranty are sub-
ject to the following conditions and limitations:
1. The product registration card must be completed and returned to
Advanced Bionics
®
within 30 days of surgery in order to obtain
warranty rights.
2. The Lead or Extension must be returned to Advanced Bionics
®
(or authorized agent) within 30 days of malfunction or discovery
of defect, and shall be the property of Advanced Bionics
®
.
3. The Lead or Extension must be implanted prior to the “use
before” date.
4. Failure of the Lead or Extension must be confirmed by Advanced
Bionics
®
. This warranty specifically excludes defects or malfunc-
tions caused by: (a) fire, floods, lightning, natural disasters, water
damage and other calamities commonly defined as “Acts of
God”; (b) accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, or the customer’s
failure to operate the Lead or Extension in accordance with man-
ufacturer's instructions; (c) unauthorized attempts to repair, main-
tain, or modify the equipment by the customer or any
unauthorized third party; or (d) attachment of any equipment not
supplied by Advanced Bionics
®
without prior approval.