User Manual

• Turn your neurostimulator off when not in use. The
neurostimulator battery is not replaceable. When it wears out,
the neurostimulator must be surgically replaced, so you will
want to make it last as long as possible. Battery life is dependent
on the settings required to control your pain symptoms and on
how many hours per day you use your device.
• Go to all follow-up appointments. Reschedule if an appointment
is missed.
• Carry your patient identification card with you at all times.
Don’t:
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Warning
Do not use potentially dangerous equipment (cars, power tools, etc.) when
your neurostimulator is on. What may feel like a sudden increase in
stimulation (“jolt“ or “shock“) could cause you to lose control of the
equipment you are using. Turn the neurostimulator off and set the
amplitude to the lowest setting before using this type of equipment.
• Don’t do any strenuous activity, such as heavy lifting, extreme
twisting or bending, or running, without first talking to your
doctor.
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