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Safety Information
Temporarily, there may be some pain in the area of the implant as the incisions heal. If discomfort
continues beyond two weeks, contact your physician.
If you notice excessive redness around the wound areas during this time, contact your physician
to check for infection and administer proper treatment. In rare cases, adverse tissue reaction to
implanted materials can occur during this period.
Be sure to consult your physician before making lifestyle changes due to decreases in pain.
Stimulator Location. Never attempt to change the orientation or "flip" the Stimulator. Do not "finger"
or play with the Stimulator. If the Stimulator flips over in your body, it cannot be charged. If you
know that the device has turned, or if stimulation cannot be turned on after charging, contact your
physician to arrange an evaluation of the system. In some cases, the skin over your Stimulator may
become very thin over time. If this occurs, contact your physician.
Lead Location. In some instances a lead can move from its original location, and stimulation at
the intended pain site can be lost. If this occurs, consult your physician who may able to restore
stimulation by reprogramming the Stimulator in the clinic or repositioning the lead during another
operation.
Device Failure. Stimulators can fail at any time due to random component failure, loss of battery
functionality, or lead breakage. If the device stops working even after complete charging (up to four
hours), turn off the Stimulator and contact your physician so that the system can be evaluated.
Storage, Handling and Transport. Do not expose the Remote Control or Charging System
components to excessively hot or cold conditions. Do not leave the devices in your car or outdoors
for extended periods of time. The sensitive electronics can be damaged by temperature extremes,
particularly high heat. For proper operation, do not use the Charger if the ambient temperature
is above 35 °C (95 °F).
If the Remote Control or the Charging System is to be stored for a period of time without batteries,
the storage temperature should not exceed -20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140 °F).
Handle the system components and accessories with care. Do not drop them or submerge them
in water. Although reliability testing has been performed to ensure quality manufacturing and
performance, dropping the devices on hard surfaces or in water, or other rough handling, can
permanently damage the components. (See "Limited Warranty - IPG" on page 76)
Component Disposal. Do not dispose of the Remote Control or Charger in fire. The battery in
these devices can explode in fire. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with local regulations.
The IPG should be explanted in the case of cremation, and returned to Boston Scientific. External
devices to be disposed of per local regulatory requirements. Please contact your healthcare
professional.
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