Removal Of Trial Leads, Extensions, And Splitters; Option A: Percutaneous Lead Removal After Temporary Trial; Option B: Lead Extension Removal After Permanent Trial; Option C: Splitter Removal After Trial - Boston Scientific Precision SC-1110 Serie Manual De Uso

Precision™ System Clinician Manual
Removal of Trial Leads,
Extensions, and Splitters
Remove bandages and properly cleanse the
exit site. The method of removal depends
upon whether a temporary trial or permanent
trial was performed.
Option A: Percutaneous Lead
Removal after Temporary Trial
1. Clip sutures if used to secure the trial
lead(s) in place.
2. Remove the lead(s) and discard.
3. To replace the trial lead(s) with permanent
percutaneous lead(s), proceed to the
instructions for "Percutaneous Lead
Placement for SCS" on page 17 or
"Percutaneous Lead Placement for PNS"
on page 18.
4. To replace the trial lead(s) with a paddle
lead for SCS proceed to the instructions
for "Surgical Paddle Lead Placement for
SCS" on page 22.
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Option B: Lead Extension
Removal after Permanent Trial
1. Open the midline or anchor incision to
expose the lead extension and connector.
2. Cut the lead extension at the connector.
Do not cut the implanted lead.
3. Remove the extension, being careful
not to contact non-sterile portions to the
patient's body.
4. Loosen the extension connector setscrew
using the hex wrench. Disconnect and
remove the connector without moving the
implanted lead.
5. Proceed to the instructions for "IPG
Implantation" page 35.
Option C: Splitter Removal
after Trial
1. If the splitter has been implanted, open
the incision to expose the lead and splitter
junction.
2. Loosen the connector set screw on the
splitter receptacles using the hex wrench
provided.
3. Disconnect and discard the splitter
components.