User Manual

Safety Instructions

Warnings

Pregnancy. The safety and/or effectiveness of neurostimulation dur-

ing pregnancy has not been established.

Diathermy. Shortwave, microwave and/or therapeutic ultrasound

diathermy are categorically contraindicated for SCS patients. The

energy generated by diathermy can be transferred through the stimu-

lator system, causing tissue damage at the lead site which may result

in severe injury or death.

Implanted Stimulation Devices. Spinal cord stimulators may

interfere with the operation of implanted sensing stimulators such as

pacemakers or cardioverter defibrillators. The effects of implanted

stimulation devices on neurostimulators is unknown.

Postural Changes. Patients should be advised that changes in pos-

ture or abrupt movements may cause decreases, or uncomfortable or

painful increases in the perceived stimulation level.

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

MRI. Patients implanted with the Precision SCS system should not be

subjected to MRI. MRI exposure may result in dislodgement of

implanted components, heating of the neurostimulator, damage to the