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Precision™ S8 Adapter
Figure 1: Location of setscrew in the
Precision S8 Adapter.
5. Ensure that stimulation is OFF before
connecting to the Precision S8 Adapter.
6. Ensure that the leads are clean before inserting
them into the Precision S8 Adapter.
7. To insert the lead into the adapter, grip the
adapter at the distal end near the setscrew
and grip the lead on the proximal contact array
(Figure 2). Without bending, gently push the
lead into the adapter, one contact at a time. Do
not grip the lead above the contact array during
insertion.
Figure 2: Connecting a Precision S8 Adapter
to a St. Jude (Abbott) lead.
8. Use one Precision S8 Adapter for each
8-contact St. Jude (Abbott) lead tail (Figure 3).
Figure 3: Connection of Precision S8
Adapters to leads and IPG.
9. Ensure that the proximal end of the Precision
S8 Adapter is clean then:
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• For permanent implant procedures, insert the
proximal end into a BSN Extension or BSN
IPG, referring to the section "Connecting the
Lead, Extension, Splitter or Connector to
the IPG" found in the IPG Directions for Use
or "Connecting to the IPG" in the Clinician
Manual for your spinal cord stimulator
system.
• For trial procedures, insert the proximal end
into a BSN Extension or BSN OR Cable,
referring to instructions for connecting the
External Trial Stimulator (ETS) in the Trial
Manual for your spinal cord stimulator
system. The Precision S8 Adapter can be
connected to a Boston Scientific ETS in the
same manner as a Boston Scientific lead or
extension. Use standard aseptic dressing
technique at the exit site and at the Adapter
/ lead junction for the duration of the trial
period.
10. Tighten the setscrew in the Precision S8
Adapter until the torque wrench clicks,
indicating the setscrew is fully secured.
11. To program leads, refer to the contact-mapping
diagram (Figure 4) and instructions provided in
the Programming Manual or Bionic Navigator™
Software Guide provided for your spinal cord
stimulator system.
Figure 4: Contact mapping with the
Precision S8 Adapter.
12. Complete the device registration form included
in the Precision S8 Adapter package. Use the
product identification stickers, where necessary.