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Precision™ System Clinician Manual
Post Operative. During the two weeks
following surgery, it is important to use
extreme care so that appropriate healing will
secure the implanted components and close
the surgical incisions:
• Do not lift objects of more than five
pounds.
• Do not engage in rigorous physical
activity such as twisting, bending, or
climbing.
• If new leads were implanted, do not
raise your arms above your head.
Temporarily, there may be some pain in the
area of the implant as the incisions heal. If
discomfort continues beyond two weeks,
contact your physician.
If you notice excessive redness around
the wound areas during this time, contact
your physician to check for infection and
administer proper treatment. In rare cases,
adverse tissue reaction to implanted materials
can occur during this period.
Be sure to consult your physician before
making lifestyle changes due to decreases
in pain.
Stimulator Location. Never attempt to
change the orientation or "flip" the Stimulator.
Do not "finger" or play with the Stimulator.
If the Stimulator flips over in your body, it
cannot be charged. If you know that the
device has turned, or if stimulation cannot
be turned on after charging, contact your
physician to arrange an evaluation of the
system. In some cases, the skin over your
Stimulator may become very thin over time. If
this occurs, contact your physician.
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Lead Location. In some instances a lead can
move from its original location, and stimulation
at the intended pain site can be lost. If this
occurs, consult your physician who may able
to restore stimulation by reprogramming the
Stimulator in the clinic or repositioning the lead
during another operation.
Device Failure. Stimulators can fail at any
time due to random component failure, loss
of battery functionality, or lead breakage. If
the device stops working even after complete
charging (up to four hours), turn off the
Stimulator and contact your physician so that
the system can be evaluated.
Storage, Handling and Transport. Do not
expose the Remote Control or Charging
System components to excessively hot or
cold conditions. Do not leave the devices in
your car or outdoors for extended periods
of time. The sensitive electronics can
be damaged by temperature extremes,
particularly high heat. For proper operation,
do not use the Charger if the ambient
temperature is above 35 °C (95 °F).
If the Remote Control or the Charging System
is to be stored for a period of time without
batteries, the storage temperature should not
exceed -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F).
Handle the system components and
accessories with care. Do not drop them or
submerge them in water. Although reliability
testing has been performed to ensure quality
manufacturing and performance, dropping the
devices on hard surfaces or in water, or other
rough handling, can permanently damage the
components. (See "Limited Warranty - IPG"
on page 60