Implanting The Neurostimulator - Medtronic RESTOREADVANCED 37713 Manual De Implantación

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4.625 x 6 inches (117 mm x 152 mm)

Implanting the neurostimulator

1. Place the neurostimulator into the subcutaneous pocket with the Medtronic logo facing
outward, away from muscle tissue, and ensure that the extension or lead is not bent
sharply.
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Cautions:
Ensure that the neurostimulator is placed no deeper than 1 cm (.4 in) below the
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skin and is parallel to the skin. If the neurostimulator is too deep or is not parallel
to the skin, recharge may be inefficient or unsuccessful.
Position the neurostimulator with the white surface facing outward. If implanted
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with the white surface facing inward, the neurostimulator cannot be charged.
Do not coil excess extensions or leads in front of the neurostimulator. Wrap
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excess extensions or leads around the perimeter (Figure 3) or behind the
neurostimulator to help minimize potential damage during neurostimulator
replacement surgery, help minimize potential kinking of the extension/lead, and
minimize interference with telemetry and recharge operation.
Figure 3. Wrap excess extensions or leads around the perimeter (or behind) the
2. Use the suture holes in the connector block to secure the neurostimulator to the muscle
fascia with nonabsorbable silk.
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