Problems
Fluid on the patient
programmer
Fluid was spilled
onto the patient
programmer or the
patient programmer
was dropped into
water.
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6.4 Troubleshooting problems
(continued)
Causes and actions
The patient programmer is not
waterproof, and water can
damage the device.
Immediately remove the
patient programmer from the
water, then dry with a soft
towel.
Remove the batteries, then
allow the battery
compartment to air dry at
room temperature for 24
hours.
Note: If you need to check your
rechargeable neurostimulator
battery while your patient
programmer is drying, you can
use the recharger device.