User Manual

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Caution
If you have very low stimulation thresholds when your battery nears total
depletion, you may feel more intense stimulation. Adjust your
neurostimulator amplitude to a desired level or turn it off.
If the Neurostimulator Battery light on your patient programmer
flashes, your neurostimulator may need replacement. Make an
appointment with your doctor to have your neurostimulator
battery checked.
As the neurostimulator battery wears down, you may have to
increase the stimulation amplitude slightly to receive adequate
pain relief.
Battery and Device Disposal
Remove the neurostimulator before burial or cremation. In some
countries removal of battery-operated implantable devices is
mandatory because of environmental concerns; please check your
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