User's Manual

• The patient must not undergo any diathermy (high energy heat) procedures. Diathermy could injure the
patient or damage the NS device.
• The patient must not remove the lead(s) or Connector Cable from their body. Removal of the lead(s) or
Connector Cable may result in an infection.
• Changes in body position can affect the amount of stimulation felt, causing increased feelings of pain or
uncomfortable stimulation. The patient should use the Patient Programmer to adjust stimulation levels or to
turn stimulation off, if needed.
• Under certain conditions, strong electromagnetic fields may affect the NS device, possibly affecting the level of
stimulation and causing discomfort. The patient should avoid theft detection devices at store and library exits
and security screeners at airports. The patient must not stand near the screening equipment.
• Other equipment that may cause interference includes, but is not limited to: power generators, arc welders
and large magnetized speakers
The following precautions should be taken to avoid damage to and assure proper function of the Patient Program-
mer and TNS device.
• The patient should not drop or mishandle the Patient Programmer or TNS device. Physical damage to the
units may impair their function.
• The patient should not wash or get the Patient Programmer or TNS device wet.
• The patient should not shower or bathe with the TNS device. (A sponge bath is acceptable as long as the
TNS device does not get wet.).
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PRECAUTIONS —DEVICES
• To avoid potential skin irritation, the patient should only wear the TNS device on the outside of an article of
clothing or on a belt.
• The patient should not use abrasive or caustic cleaning products on the Patient Programmer or TNS device.
• The patient should not open the cases of the Patient Programmer or TNS device. Attempts to open the cases
may expose the units to elements that alter their function.
• The patient should not place the Patient Programmer close to credit cards or other cards with magnetic strips,
as the Patient Programmer contains a magnet and may demagnetize your cards. Also, the patient should keep
the Patient Programmer away from computer hard drives or magnetic storage devices.
• The patient should not operate the Patient Programmer or TNS device outside the temperature range of -5°C to
45°C. Rapid temperature changes may affect device operation.
• The patient should not store the Patient Programmer outside the temperature range of -10°C to
50°C.
• The patient should not leave the Patient Programmer in a car or other places where temperatures can exceed
50°C.
• Failure of your NS System, although unlikely, is possible due to random component failure. If any part of the
TNS System stops working, contact your doctor during normal business hours.
• The Patient Programmer and the TNS device must be returned at the end of the trial period. The patient must
not discard or burn the TNS device or Patient Programmer. Fire may cause its internal battery to explode.
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