System Handbook

Safety Information
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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.
Be sure to consult your physician before making lifestyle changes due to decreases in pain.
Stimulator Location. Never attempt to change the orientation or “flip” the Stimulator. Do
not “finger” or play with the Stimulator. If the Stimulator 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 Stimulator may become very thin over time. If this occurs,
contact your physician.
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 Stimulator in the clinic or
repositioning the lead during another operation.