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Diathermy. As an SCS patient, you should not have any form of diathermy as either treatment for a medical condition or as part of
a surgical procedure. The high energy and heat generated by diathermy can be transferred through your stimulator system, causing
tissue damage at the lead site and, possibly, severe injury or death. The Stimulator, whether it is turned on or off, may be damaged.
Cardiac Pacemakers. Spinal cord stimulators may interfere with the operation of implanted sensing stimulators, such as
pacemakers and implantable cardiac defibrillators (ICDs). Be sure your physicians are aware of your spinal cord stimulator before
going forward with other implantable device therapies so that medical decisions can be made and appropriate safety measures taken.
Stimulator Damage. Burns may result if the pulse generator case is ruptured or pierced and patient tissue is exposed to battery
chemicals. Do not implant the device if the case is damaged.
Posture. Changes in posture or abrupt movements may cause decreases, or uncomfortable or painful increases in the perceived
stimulation level. Keep the Remote Control with you at all times, and turn the stimulation down or off before making posture changes.
If unpleasant sensations occur, the stimulation should be turned off immediately.
Electromagnetic Interference. Strong electromagnetic fields can potentially turn the stimulator off, or cause uncomfortable or
jolting stimulation. Avoid or exercise care around:
• Theft detectors or security screeners, such as those used at entrances/exits of department stores, libraries, and other public
establishments, and/or airport security screening devices. It is recommended that you request assistance to bypass the device.
If you must proceed through the device, turn off the stimulator and proceed with caution, and move through the center of the
screener as quickly as possible.
• Power lines or power generators
• Electric steel furnaces and arc welders
• Large magnetized stereo speakers
As you approach these devices you may become aware of changing stimulation levels. In rare instances, you could experience an
increase in stimulation level to the point that the sensation is uncomfortably strong or possibly "jolting." If this happens, turn off the
Stimulator. If the Stimulator suddenly turns off by itself, first move away from the area. Next, check the Stimulator status with the
Remote Control by pressing the Stimulation On/Off button and observing the screen. The Stimulator may need to be recharged before
stimulation can be restarted. (See "Charging Your Stimulator" on page 33 for additional information.)
Always be aware of your surroundings, particularly near theft detectors/security screeners. Ask for assistance to go around
these devices if you feel at all uncomfortable.
Safety Information
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