User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- 1. General description
- 2. Indications
- 3. Contraindications
- 4. Warnings and precautions
- 5. Adverse events
- 6. Clinical studies
- 7. Patient selection and treatment
- 8. Patient counselling information
- 9. Declaration of conformity
- 10. Physician guidelines
- 11. Patient information
- 12. How supplied
- 13. Device description
- 14. Implant procedure
- 14.1. Necessary equipment
- 14.2. Packaging
- 14.3. Optional equipment
- 14.4. Before opening the package
- 14.5. Prior to implantation
- 14.6. Device placement
- 14.7. Choosing the type of lead
- 14.8. Shock configuration (+ -> -)
- 14.9. Measurement of thresholds at implant
- 14.10. Leads connection
- 14.11. Device implantation
- 14.12. Tests and programming
- 15. Special modes
- 16. Main functions
- 17. Patient follow-up
- 18. Supplemental Information
- 19. Physical characteristics
- 20. Electrical characteristics
- 21. Programmable parameters
- 22. Non programmable parameters
- 23. Limited warranty
- 24. Patents
- 25. Explanation of symbols
Radiation therapy:
Avoid exposure to ionizing radiation. Betatrons are contraindicated. If high doses of radiation
therapy cannot be avoided, the defibrillator should be protected from direct exposure with a
protection shield. ATP and shock therapies should be disabled during exposure and proper
device function should be checked regularly afterwards. Resulting damage may not be
immediately detectable. If irradiation of tissues close to the implantation site is necessary, it
is recommended that the cardiac defibrillator be moved. As a safety measure, an external
defibrillator should be immediately available.
Lithotripsy:
Lithotripsy may permanently damage the device if it is at the focal point of the lithotripsy
beam. If lithotripsy must be used, keep the defibrillator at least 2.5 to 5 cm (1-2 inches) away
from the focal point of the lithotripsy beam.
Diagnostic ultrasound (echography):
The defibrillator is not affected by ultrasound imaging devices.
Scales with body fat monitors and electronic muscle stimulators:
A patient with an implanted PLATINIUM 4LV SonR CRT-D 1844 should not use these
devices.
STERILIZATION, STORAGE AND HANDLING
Resterilization:
Do not resterilize and re-implant explanted ICDs.
"Use by" Date:
A "Use by" date is printed on the outer storage package and on the sterile package. Do
not implant the device after this date because the battery may have reduced longevity and
sterility may be affected. It should be returned to Sorin.
If Package is damaged:
Do not use the device or accessories if the packaging is wet, punctured, opened or damaged
because the integrity of the sterile packaging may be compromised. Return the device to the
manufacturer.
Device Storage:
Store the device in a clean area, away from magnets, kits containing magnets, and sources
of electromagnetic disturbance to avoid device damage. Store the device between 0 - 50 °C
(32 - 122 °F). Temperatures outside the specified range may damage the device.
Equilibration:
Allow the device to reach room temperature before programming or implanting the device
because rapid temperature changes may affect initial device function.
IMPLANTATION AND DEVICE PROGRAMMING
Use only a Sorin programmer to communicate with the device.
Do not inadvertently position any magnet over the ICD; this suspends tachyarrhythmia
detection and treatment.
Replace the device when the RRT (Recommended Replacement Time*) point (defined by a
battery voltage of 2.62 ± 0.01 V) is reached.
4.2.
4.3.
4. WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
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