Description
The surgical Paddle Leads function as a component of Boston Scientific's Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS)
systems by delivering electrical stimulation to the nerve structures in the dorsal aspect of the spinal cord,
resulting in an inhibition of pain sensation.
Surgical Paddle Lead
2x8 Surgical Paddle Lead
The 2x8 Surgical Lead is available in lengths of 50 cm and 70 cm. The distal (paddle) end of the Lead has
two columns of eight evenly spaced planar electrodes. Each electrode is 3x2 mm in size. On the proximal
side, this Lead employs 2 Lead tails. The end of each tail has eight evenly spaced Contacts. The right tail
of the Paddle Lead is laser-etched to allow for ease of right and left identification. Each tail can be inserted
into an IPG, or into a Lead Extension.
4x8 Surgical Paddle Lead
The 4x8 CoverEdge™ Surgical Leads are available in lengths of 50 cm and 70 cm with tightly spaced
electrodes or widely spaced electrodes. The distal (paddle) end of the Lead has four columns of 8 evenly
spaced planar electrodes. Each electrode is 1x3.4 mm in size. On the proximal side, the Lead has 4 tails.
The end of each tail has 8 evenly spaced Contacts. Each tail of the Paddle Lead is uniquely identified
with marker bands. Reading from left to right with the electrodes faced down, the first tail has one
marker band, the second has two, the third has three, and the fourth has four marker bands. Each tail
corresponds to the respective column of Contacts on the paddle. Each tail can be inserted into an IPG, or
into a Lead Extension.
Note: The 4x8 Surgical Lead is intended for use with the Boston Scientific 4-port SCS Stimulators.
Lead Extension
Lead Extensions are designed to connect the percutaneous and Paddle Leads to the IPG for spinal cord
stimulation. The Extension may be added to a Lead to externalize the Lead for a trial procedure or to
extend the Lead when a permanent IPG is implanted.
Lead Extensions are available in lengths of 25 cm, 35 cm, and 55 cm. The Lead Extensions can be
connected to either the Trial Stimulator (via an OR Cable Assembly) or directly to an IPG.
Surgical Leads Directions for Use
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