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Upon reaching ERI, the battery has enough energy left to
continue monitoring for three months and to deliver six high
energy shocks. The estimates associated with duration of ERI
assume the ICD/CRT-D is sensing an intrinsic sinus rhythm at a
rate of 70 bpm. After this period the device is at EOS (End of
Service) and requires explantation. Once at EOS, all
tachyarrhythmia detection and therapy is disabled. The ERI
voltages are listed in the Table 45
.
Table 50 ERI and EOS Voltages
Operating Mode Voltage
Elective Replacement Indicator (ERI) 2.50 & 2.85 Volts
5.3 Explantation
Explanted ICDs/CRT-Ds, lead systems, and accessories may not
be reused. Please complete the appropriate out of service (OOS)
form and return it to BIOTRONIK with the explanted devices. All
explanted devices should be sent either to the local BIOTRONIK
representative or the BIOTRONIK home office for expert disposal.
Contact BIOTRONIK if you need assistance with returning
explanted devices. If possible, the explanted devices should be
cleaned with a sodium-hyperchlorine solution of at least 1%
chlorine and then washed with water prior to shipping.
The pulse generator should be explanted before the cremation of
a deceased patient.
WARNING
Unwanted Shocks – Always program ICD Therapy to OFF
prior to handling the device to prevent the delivery of serious
shocks to the patient or the person handling the device
during the implant procedure.