System Handbook

Patient System Handbook
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System Description
The Precision system includes both implanted and external components: One or more wires called
leads were placed along your spinal cord where pain signals to the brain can be intercepted. The lead
was then attached to an implanted pulse generator (IPG), referred to as an implant. The implant
sends a small electrical current to a series of stimulating contacts, called electrodes, at the end of the
lead. The battery-powered implant is controlled by a hand-held programmer or Remote Control,
and is periodically recharged using a separate Charging System.
The Remote Control, the heart of the Precision system, is a powerful yet easy to use tool for
managing every aspect of your pain treatment—from controlling the level, or strength, of
stimulation to accessing special treatment programs and program options.
For your Precision system, it’s important to learn 1) what to be aware of for safety, 2) how to use the
Remote Control, and 3) how to re-charge the implant. These subjects are covered on the following
pages, and we encourage you to read this manual entirely. If you have any questions, or need
clarification of anything contained here, feel free to contact our Customer Service department at
[phone].