Programming Manual
Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System
Clinician Programming Manual
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2. Important Safety Information
Warnings
Programmer Interaction with Other Implanted Devices. Do not use the Clinician Programmer to change program
settings when near a person who has a pacemaker or other implanted devices. e eects of the Algovita System Clinician
Programmer on other implanted devices are unknown.
Modication. Do not modify the Clinician Programmer, Bridge Communicator, or charging accessories. Modication of
any Algovita System component may result in damage to the system, compromised system integrity, and harm or injury to
the patient.
Precautions
Adjusting Program Settings. Avoid adjusting stimulator program settings to levels far above the pain relief response
threshold. High settings may cause discomfort and increase the need for more frequent charging.
Component Compatibility. Use only the Clinician Programmer, Bridge Communicator and accompanying charger cord
to charge the Bridge Communicator or adjust stimulation. e eects of non-Algovita components on an Algovita SCS
System are unknown.
Electromagnetic Interference. Do not attempt to program near equipment that may generate electromagnetic interference
(EMI) as it may interfere with the programmer’s ability to communicate with other Algovita System components. If EMI
disrupts programming, move the iPad or Bridge Communicator away from the source of EMI. Examples of sources of
EMI are Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), lithotripsy, computer monitors, cellular and cordless telephones, motorized
wheelchairs, x-ray equipment, and other monitoring equipment. Interrupting programming may result in incorrect or
incomplete programming.
Flammable Atmospheres. Avoid using the iPad or Bridge Communicator in ammable or explosive environments (e.g.,
an anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide). Using a battery-powered device near ammable or explosive
atmospheres can produce a spark which may cause injury.
iPad Charge Depleted. Depleting the battery charge on the iPad during use will shut down the Clinician Programmer
Application. Any unsaved information is lost, but saved information is retained.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Do not take the iPad, Bridge Communicator, or power cord into an MR
environment, such as an MR scanner room. e iPad, Bridge Communicator, and power cord are MR Unsafe. External
devices are MR Unsafe, do not allow the external devices into the MRI scanner (magnet) room. Please refer to the Algovita
SCS System MRI Procedure Guidelines (0300-000175-001(USA) or 0300-000148-001 (OUS)) for full information.
Damaged Packaging. Do not use an Algovita System component if the package is damaged or open. If a component is
damaged, the Algovita System may not function properly.
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