Replacing The Ipg; Disposing Of Explanted Components; Checking The Status Of The Ipg Battery; Technical Support - St.Jude Medical Proclaim Manuel

Replacing the IPG

The following steps outline the suggested procedure to replace an IPG:
Turn off stimulation or verify that it is turned off.
1.
CAUTION: Exercise care when using sharp instruments or electrocautery around
leads or extensions, or they may be damaged.
Open the IPG implant site per normal surgical procedure.
2.
Insert the torque wrench through the septum of the IPG header and loosen the setscrew by
3.
turning it counterclockwise.
CAUTION: When performing the following step, do not bend the lead or extension
sharply; or it may be damaged.
Gently remove the lead or extension from the IPG header; then clean and dry all
4.
connections, ensuring they are free of fluid and tissue.
To complete the IPG replacement procedure, see the following sections: "Connecting a Lead
5.
or Extension to the IPG" (page 7) and "Implanting the IPG" (page 8).

Disposing of Explanted Components

Explanted components should be returned to St. Jude Medical for proper disposal. To return an
explanted component, place it in a container or bag marked with a biohazard label and coordinate
the return with your St. Jude Medical™ representative or Technical Support.

Checking the Status of the IPG Battery

The IPG contains a nonrechargeable battery. The amount of time that the battery will provide
active stimulation depends on the patient's stimulation settings and daily usage time. To check
the status of the IPG battery, use the clinician programmer app or patient controller app. The
clinician programmer app can also estimate how much time remains until the IPG battery can no
longer support stimulation. For more information about these functions, refer to the clinician's
programming manual and the user's guide for the patient controller app. For more information
about the estimated longevity of the IPG battery, see the product specifications in the appropriate
appendix in this manual.
NOTE: Measurements of the end of the IPG battery's life are unavailable until 8 days
after initial communication between the IPG and the clinician programmer app.
The following information provides general guidelines for the battery status:
A battery status icon on the patient controller app shows a decreasing fill as the batteries
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are used.
A warning will appear on the clinician programmer app or patient controller app when the
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battery is almost depleted.
Stimulation will automatically stop when the battery cannot support stimulation.
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Technical Support

For technical questions and support for your St. Jude Medical™ neuromodulation product, use
the following information:
+1 972 309 8000
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+1 800 727 7846 (toll-free within North America)
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For additional assistance, call your local St. Jude Medical representative.
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