System Manual

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Signal “off” time—Interval between stimulations when there is no stimulation; measured in
minutes.
Signal “on” time—Length of time the programmed output current is delivered; measured in
seconds.
SAPS (Stroke Application & Programming Software)—Software that allows the physician or
therapist to set the VNS parameters and initiate stimulation paired with rehabilitation tasks.
Train—Duration (in seconds) that the signal frequency is output from the IPG.
Vagus nerve—Either of the pair of tenth cranial nerves arising from the medulla and supplying
mainly the viscera, especially with autonomic sensory and motor fibers.
Vivistim
®
—Trade name of MicroTransponder’s Paired VNS
™
System for motor deficits
associated with stroke.
VNS—Vagus Nerve Stimulation
WT (Wireless Transmitter)—An RF device that connects via a USB plug to the laptop’s USB
port and provides communication with the IPG; used in conjunction with SAPS.
19.2 Symbols
This manual and accompanying non-implantable device labeling use these symbols and
definitions. Refer to the Microtransponder
®
Vivistim
®
Paired VNS
™
System Implantable
Device Manual for Healthcare Professionals for symbols relating to the implantable
components of the Vivistim
®
System.
Caution, pay special attention to the information following the symbol
For USA audiences only
Rx Only
For Prescription use only
For Prescription use only
Communication Distance
Non-ionizing Radiation
Date of Manufacture
Do Not Use if Package is Damaged
Authorized Representative in the European Union