Limited Warranty - Leads - Boston Scientific Precision Manuel

Precision™ Spinal Cord Stimulator System Clinician Manual

Limited Warranty - Leads

Boston Scientific Corporation (referred to as
Boston Scientific) warrants to the patient that
the Linear™ Lead Models, Infinion™ Lead,
Lead Extensions, Artisan™ Surgical Paddle
Leads, and Splitters are free from defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of one
(1) year from the date of implantation.
A Lead, Extension, or Splitter that fails to
function within normal tolerances within (1)
year from the date of surgery is covered
under this Limited Warranty. The liability of
Boston Scientific under this warranty shall be
limited to: (a) replacement with a functionally
equivalent Lead, Extension, or Splitter; or (b)
full credit equal to the original purchase price
to be applied towards the purchase of a new
Lead, Extension, or Splitter. Product claims
under Boston Scientific Limited Warranty
are subject to the following conditions and
limitations:
1. The product registration card must be com-
pleted and returned to Boston Scientific
within 30 days of surgery in order to obtain
warranty rights.
2. The Lead, Extension, or Splitter must be
returned to Boston Scientific (or authorized
agent) within 30 days of malfunction or dis-
covery of defect, and shall be the property
of Boston Scientific.
3. The Lead, Extension, or Splitter must be
implanted prior to the "use by" date.
4. Failure of the Lead, Extension, or Splitter
must be confirmed by Boston Scientific.
This warranty specifically excludes defects
or malfunctions caused by: (a) fire, floods,
lightning, natural disasters, water damage
and other calamities commonly defined as
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"Acts of God"; (b) accident, misuse, abuse,
negligence, or the customer's failure to
operate the Lead, Extension, and Splitter
in accordance with manufacturer's instruc-
tions; (c) unauthorized attempts to repair,
maintain, or modify the equipment by the
customer or any unauthorized third party;
or (d) attachment of any equipment not
supplied by Boston Scientific without prior
approval.
a. This warranty does not include surgical
accessories used with the Linear Lead,
Extension, or Splitter, or the Surgical
Lead, Extension, or Splitter.
5. The decision as to product replacement or
credit shall be made solely at the discre-
tion of Boston Scientific. For a replacement
Lead, Extension, or Splitter, the warranty
will run only to the end of the warranty
period for the original Lead, Extension, or
Splitter that was replaced.
This warranty is in lieu of any other
warranty, expressed or implied, including
any warranty of merchantability or fitness
for intended use. Except as expressly
provided by this Limited Warranty, Boston
Scientific shall not be responsible or liable
for any direct, consequential or incidental
damages caused by device malfunction,
failure or defect, whether the claim is based
on warranty, contract, tort or otherwise.
Boston Scientific assumes no liability with
respect to instruments reused, reprocessed
or resterilized and makes no warranties,
express or implied, including but not
limited to merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, with respect to such
instruments.