8. If lead repositioning is required,
disconnect the splitter and reinsert the
stylet before advancing the lead. Repeat
steps 5 to 7 until satisfactory lead position
is achieved.
9. Use the hex wrench supplied to tighten
down the setscrews until the wrench
clicks.
Medical Adhesive
Percutaneous Lead Placement for SCS
10. If using the Splitter 2x8, prior to closing
the wound, clean the top of the splitter
set-screw seal plug and use silicone
medical adhesive (e.g. Dow Corning
Silastic
Medical Adhesive Silicone,
®
Type A - Sterile, as available from Boston
Scientific, part number SC-4320) to coat
and seal the top of the seal plug that has
been penetrated by the hex wrench.
Note: Inadvertent damage to the septum
seal may lead to unintended
stimulation at the splitter 2x8 if the
Medical Adhesive is not used as
intended.
11. Proceed to "Connecting to the Trial
Stimulator" on page 31 or "Connecting
to the IPG" on page 33.
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