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6. Proceed to "Anchoring the Lead."
Note: Before receiving a permanent SCS system, it is recommended that patients undergo a trial
procedure so that they can experience stimulation to evaluate if SCS is effective at treating their
chronic pain.
Anchoring the Lead
Leads can be permanently anchored with a suture sleeve or with a Clik™ Anchor. Refer to the Clik Anchor
Directions for Use, or continue with the following steps to anchor using a suture sleeve.
1. Place a suture sleeve over the lead and down to the supraspinous ligament or deep fascial tissue.
2. Ligate the suture sleeve onto the lead by tying a 2-0 silk or other nonabsorbable suture around the
center groove of the sleeve to prevent sliding. Circumferential stitches may be tied at the compression
slots.
CAUTION: Do not use polypropylene sutures as they may damage the suture sleeve. Do not suture
directly onto the lead or use a hemostat on the lead body. This may damage the lead insulation or
result in lead fracture.
Note: The 4 cm and 2.3 cm Suture Sleeves each have three (3) compression slots, which are designed
to reduce slippage.
3. Suture the sleeve to the supraspinous ligament or deep fascia through the suture sleeve holes.
4. Tie multiple sutures as tightly as possible around the suture sleeve to secure it to the lead.
CAUTION: Tightening sutures directly on the lead can damage the lead.
5. For Permanent Trials, proceed to the instructions for "Tunneling the Lead or Lead Extension" on page 8.
6. For Permanent IPG Implantation, proceed to the instructions for "IPG Implantation" as follows:
SCS System
Precision SCS System
Precision SCS System with
MultiWave Technology
Precision Spectra SCS System
Precision Novi SCS System
Reference Document for instructions
Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator System Clinician Manual
Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator System with MultiWave
Technology Clinician Manual
Precision Spectra IPG DFU
Precision Novi IPG DFU
Section Title
"IPG Implantation"
"IPG Implantation"
"IPG Implantation"
"IPG Implantation"
Surgical Leads Directions for Use
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