Use Instructions

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RADIOPAQUE IDENTIFIER
The IPGs have a unique radiopaque identifier located in the connector portion of the
device. This allows medical personnel to use X-ray to identify information about the
implanted medical device. An example of an IPG radiopaque identifier is shown along with
a description of the identifying characters.
The radiopaque identifier indicates the following.
• CVRx
®
as the company for which the IPG was
manufactured.
• The model of the IPG (example: A5 = Model
2102, A6 = Model 2104).
• The year in which the IPG was manufactured
(example: 19=2019).
The device may be implanted on patient’s right or left
side. This illustration shows the device implanted on
the patient’s right side.
ECG ARTIFACT
Artifacts in ECG tracings may be seen when the IPG is active.
TEMPORARILY INHIBITING THE IPG OUTPUT
Standard doughnut magnets that are distributed for use with pacemakers and ICDs are
readily available in both cardiology clinics and hospitals. These magnets may be used to
temporarily inhibit the IPG output when the output is active. Position the center hole of
the magnet over the area of the IPG connector block and leave in place to inhibit output.
Remove the magnet to resume prescribed IPG therapy.