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1.4.4 Follow-up Testing
Defibrillation Threshold - Be aware that changes in the patient’s
condition, drug regimen, and other factors may change the
defibrillation threshold (DFT), which may result in non-conversion
of the arrhythmia post-operatively. Successful conversion of
ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia during arrhythmia
conversion testing is no assurance that conversion will occur
post-operatively.
Resuscitation Availability - Ensure that an external defibrillator
and medical personnel skilled in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) are present during post-implant device testing should the
patient require external rescue.
Safe Program – Within the EP Test screen, pressing the “Safe
Program” key on the programmer head immediately sends the
safe program to the ICD/CRT-D.
1.4.5 Pulse Generator Explant and Disposal
Device Incineration – Never incinerate the ICD/CRT-D due to
the potential for explosion. The ICD/CRT-D must be explanted
prior to cremation.
Explanted Devices – Return all explanted devices to
BIOTRONIK.
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
procedure.
1.4.6 Hospital and Medical Hazards
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) signals present in hospital
and medical environments may affect the function of any
ICD/CRT-D or pacemaker. The ICD/CRT-D is designed to
selectively filter out EMI noise. However, due to the variety of EMI
signals, absolute protection from EMI is not possible with this or
any other ICD/CRT-D.
The ICD/CRT-D system should have detection and therapy
disabled (OFF) prior to performing any of the following medical
procedures. In addition, the ICD/CRT-D should be checked after
the procedures to assure proper programming: