User's Manual

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Handling and Implantation
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Opening the Sterile Container
Caution! Use only the BIOTRONIK screwdriver to connect
and loosen the screw in the connector block. If you
need to exchange a lead, order another sterile
screwdriver from BIOTRONIK.
For protection against mechanical jolting during transportation and to
preserve sterility, the pacemaker is packaged in two plastic containers,
one within the other. Each one is separately sealed and then sterilized
with ethylene oxide. This double packaging ensures the sterility of the
outer surface of the inner container which can, therefore, be directly
removed by the implanting physician.
Peel off the sealing paper of the non-sterile outer container in the
direction indicated by the arrow.
Remove the sterile inner container using the recessed grip and open it
by peeling the sealing paper in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Connecting the Leads
The pacemaker has been designed for and is recommended for use
with unipolar or bipolar leads with an IS-1 connector. Appropriate
adapters should be fitted when using electrodes with another
connection.
Caution! When connecting unipolar leads to the pacemaker,
you must set the pacing and/or sensing function of
the respective channel to unipolar configuration.
In cases where you are replacing the pacemaker, make sure that the
leads and lead connectors are not damaged.