Charging The Stimulator - Boston Scientific SC-5210 Manuel

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Charging the Stimulator

Your Precision Stimulator uses a rechargeable battery to provide stimulation. The Precision System's programming software gives
your healthcare provider a conservative recommendation for how often to charge. This estimate is based on 24 hours per day/7 days
a week at the maximum energy output level. While you may want to follow these recommendations, you can also develop a charge
routine that fits best into your own lifestyle. Developing a recharge schedule involves finding the right balance between four things:
• How much power you need in order to have effective therapy.
• How often you want to recharge.
• How long you want to recharge.
• How you would like to manage your personal schedule.
In most cases, the Stimulator will need to be recharged at intervals ranging from once a week to once a month. The Remote Control
provides an easy-view Stimulator battery charge status graphic on the Level screen as well as messages to inform you of the battery's
condition. These messages are explained beginning on page 35.
Following the general recommendations made by your healthcare provider, you have the freedom to establish the charging routine
that suits you best. Keep in mind that if you do not charge your Stimulator before it reaches the very low "hibernation" condition,
stimulation will eventually stop until you charge again. Developing a charging routine you are comfortable with will help to prevent you
from losing stimulation due to a low battery.
The rechargeable Stimulator battery should provide at least five years of service. In many cases, the Stimulator battery should provide
at least 25 years of service. Battery life is dependent on your stimulation settings and conditions. To determine the expected battery
life for your settings, please see the Appendix in this manual.
Over time and with repeated charging, the battery in your Stimulator will lose its ability to recover its full capacity. As a result, over
time, you may need to charge your Stimulator more frequently. For example, a Stimulator with settings requiring charging every
21 days during the first year, is expected to require charging every 18 days after 5 years of continuous use (amplitude = 4 mA, pulse
width = 300 µsec, rate= 60 Hz [pps], bipolar, impedance = 750 ohms). The Stimulator will need replacement when stimulation can no
longer be maintained with routine charging.
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