Lead, Lead Extension, And Splitter Handling And Storage; Pre-Op Instructions - Boston Scientific Precision SC-1110 Serie Manual De Uso

Precision™ System Clinician Manual
Lead, Lead Extension, and
Splitter Handling and Storage
• Avoid damaging the lead with sharp
instruments or excessive force during
surgery.
• Do not sharply bend or kink the lead,
extension, or splitter.
• Do not tie suture(s) directly to the
lead, extension, or splitter body; use
the provided suture sleeves.
• For the Percutaneous Leads - avoid
forcing the lead into the epidural
space by carefully clearing a path
using the lead blank.
• Avoid pulling an implanted lead taut;
provide a stress relief loop at the
insertion site to minimize tension on
the lead.
• Avoid handling the lead with sharp
instruments; use only rubber-tipped
forceps.
• Take care when using sharp
instruments such as hemostats or
scalpels to prevent damaging the lead.
• Wipe off any body fluids from the lead
connector end before connecting
it to any other component. Fluid
contamination of these connections
could compromise the integrity of the
stimulation circuit.
• Wipe off any body fluids from the lead
stylet before inserting or reinserting it
into the lead.
Store components between 0 °C and 45 °C
(32 °F and 113 °F) in an area where they are
not exposed to liquids or excessive moisture.
Temperatures outside of the stated range can
cause damage.
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Pre-Op Instructions

1. Ensure that the IPG is fully charged prior
to the permanent implant procedure. The
approximate location of the IPG is marked
on the IPG kit. Turn on the Charger and
place it over the IPG to begin charging.
2. Check that the sterile package is intact.
(See "Sterilization, Handling, and Storage"
on page 15)
3. Ensure that a Trial Stimulator is available
for use. Install a new battery in the Trial
Stimulator.
4. Be sure the Trial Stimulator and Remote
Control stimulation settings have been
reset. (See "Device Linking" on page 45.)
5. For trial procedures, ensure that a
Patient Trial Kit is available, proceed to
"Percutaneous Lead Placement for SCS"
on page 17
6. For permanent IPG implantation, proceed
to "Removal of Trial Leads, Extensions,
and Splitters" on page 32