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3. Administer the appropriate local anesthetic along the tunneling path.
4. OPTIONAL. If necessary, bend the tool shaft to conform to the patient's body.
5. Make a small incision at the desired exit site.
6. Create a subcutaneous tunnel between the midline incision and the exit site until the straw is visible
and accessible at the exit point.
7. Unscrew and remove the tunneling tool handle.
8. Grasp the tip of the tool with one hand while holding the straw in place with the other hand. Pull the
tunneling tool shaft out through the straw.
9. Push the lead or extension proximal ends through the straw, then withdraw the straw.
CAUTION: Do not tunnel splitter.
Note: If using the 2x8 Splitter and performing a permanent trial, the splitter tails may be tunneled to
the exit site.
10. For Permanent Trials: If using the Infinion 1x16 lead, proceed to "Lead Connection to Splitter" on
page 9. Otherwise, proceed to "Connecting the Lead Extension" on page 16.
Instructions for Use
Percutaneous Leads Directions for Use
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