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WaveWriter Alpha™ & WaveWriter Alpha™ Prime Systems Information for Prescribers
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End of Programmed Service
The WaveWriter Alpha and WaveWriter Alpha Prime Systems use a software programs the IPG to end
service after 12 years. As the IPG nears the end of the programmed period, the Remote Control and
Clinician Programmer provide the following indicators to inform the user that end of the programmed
period is approaching:
• Remote Control - Approximately six months before the end of programmed period, the Remote Control
displays a weekly message indicating the number of service days remaining. Approximately one month
before the end of the programmed period, the message displays daily.
• Clinician Programmer - When less than six months of service period remain, an indicator displays
on the Connect screen of the Clinician Programmer. When end of the programmed period has
been reached, a message displays when connecting to the Stimulator to indicate that end of the
programmed period has been reached and programming is not allowed.
Patients should contact their health care provider upon rst receiving a message regarding the number of
programmed service days remaining.
Note: End of Programmed Service is applicable to the WaveWriter Alpha Prime
System only when battery longevity is greater than 12 years.