User Manual

WHAT DOES YOUR STIMULATION SYSTEM
LOOK LIKE?
A typical stimulation system has three implanted parts: one
neurostimulator, one lead, and one extension.
Neurostimulator: The neurostimulator is the power source of your
system. It contains a special battery and electronics to control the
stimulation you feel.
Note: In time, the battery inside your neurostimulator will
wear out. When this occurs, your neurostimulator will need
to be surgically replaced.
Lead: The lead (pronounced “leed“) is a thin wire covered with a
protective coating. The lead has small metal electrodes near the
tip. The lead is surgically placed with the metal electrodes near
your spinal cord. The electrodes transmit tiny electrical pulses to
the area where your pain signals will be blocked.
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