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7 SENDING THE PATIENT HOME
CAUTION: If the patient will be having an MRI, make sure that all therapy modes are
turned to Off (see Section 10: IPG Settings for MRI Procedures).
For normal at-home use, make sure that Magnet Mode is turned to On (see Section 7.2:
Magnet Mode).
7.1 Things to Review with the Patient
In every patient visit, make sure to review the Microtransponder
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System Quick Start Guide for Patients and discuss the following items with the patient:
• The patient should not pick at their surgical scars, as they may cause infection.
• If the patient experiences any pain or suspects an issue with the device, they should
contact you.
• More stimulation is not necessarily better.
• The patient should avoid devices that generate a strong electric or magnetic field.
• The patient should always let you know when they are scheduled to have an MRI.
• The patient should always let you know if they have a lifestyle change. For example, the
patient could start playing a sport or start smoking.
In a patient’s first visit, make sure to discuss Section 12: Precautions, Warnings,
Contraindications, and Hazards and Section 5.2.2: Magnet Mode in addition to the
Microtransponder
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System Quick Start Guide for Patients (see the
last page of this manual). Additionally, make sure to address:
• Verify that the patient can terminate stimulation with a magnet.
• Verify that the patient is given a magnet to take home with them for this use.
• Tell the patient how long you have programmed their therapy session to be.
• If the patient has any questions about their magnet, they should contact you.
• If the patient loses their magnet, they can contact you or go to the hardware store and buy
a replacement. They must find a magnet of pull force 4.5 kg or greater – a magnet with a
pull force lower than 4.5 kg will not activate or deactivate the IPG.