Programming Manual
Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System
Clinician Programming Manual
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3. About the Clinician Programmer
A program is a combination of settings for delivering stimulation to one or more pain sites. Using the Clinician
Programmer, you congure programs before transferring them to the stimulator for a patient’s use. You assign (pair) a
Pocket Programmer and Patient Programmer Charger with the patient’s Algovita System using the Clinician Programmer.
You can also display and congure the current stimulator status, perform diagnostics on the stimulator, and display usage
logs.
Using the Ribbon
A ribbon displays across the top of the application for most of the application screens.
Stimulation. Tap ON or OFF to turn stimulation on or o. e blinking green light indicates
stimulation is on. e light blinks quickly to indicate stimulation is ramping up, then
the blinking slows when ramping nishes. e blinking green light turns o to indicate
stimulation is o.
Bridge Communicator Status and Battery Level. Indicates when the Clinician Programmer is
connected to and communicating with the Bridge Communicator. Shows the battery level for
the Bridge Communicator.
Note: Before using the Clinician Programmer with a patient, make sure that it is connected
to and communicating with the Bridge Communicator. If the Clinician Programmer cannot
connect to the Bridge Communicator, verify that the Bridge Communicator is paired with the
Clinician Programmer and is within 5 meters (16 feet) of the Clinician Programmer.
Stimulator Status and Battery Level. Indicates when the Clinician Programmer is
communicating with the stimulator. Shows the battery charge level for the stimulator.
e Clinician Programmer automatically attempts to connect to the stimulator when you
navigate from the Patient Directory to another patient screen.
Note: If the Clinician Programmer cannot connect to a stimulator, verify that:
• the stimulator is on and not connected to another device, such as a Programmer Charger
or another Clinician Programmer;
• the Bridge Communicator is paired with the Clinician Programmer, is in Bluetooth mode,
and is within 1 meter (3 feet) of the stimulator;
• the Clinician Programmer is within 5 meters (16 feet) of the Bridge Communicator;
• the iPad Bluetooth is on.
Bridge Communicator
Status
Patient Name
Stimulator
Status
Navigation
Menu
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