User Manual

14 Lumax Technical Manual
Radio Frequency Ablation - Prior to performing an ablation
procedure, deactivate the ICD/CRT-D during the procedure.
Avoid applying ablation energy near the implanted lead system
whenever possible.
1.4.7 Home and Occupational Hazards
Patients should be directed to avoid devices that generate strong
electromagnetic interference (EMI) or magnetic fields. EMI could
cause device malfunction or damage resulting in non-detection or
delivery of unneeded therapy. Moving away from the source or
turning it off will usually allow the ICD/CRT-D to return to its
normal mode of operation.
The following equipment (and similar devices) may affect normal
ICD/CRT-D operation: electric arc or resistance welders, electric
melting furnaces, radio/television and radar transmitters,
power-generating facilities, high-voltage transmission lines, and
electrical ignition systems (of gasoline-powered devices) if
protective hoods, shrouds, etc., are removed.
1.4.8 Cellular Phones
Testing has indicated there may be a potential interaction
between cellular phones and BIOTRONIK ICD/CRT-D systems.
Potential effects may be due to either the cellular phone signal or
the magnet within the telephone and may include inhibition of
therapy when the telephone is within 6 inches (15 centimeters) of
the ICD/CRT-D, when the ICD/CRT-D is programmed to standard
sensitivity.
Patients having an implanted BIOTRONIK ICD/CRT-D who
operate a cellular telephone should:
 Maintain a minimum separation of 6 inches
(15 centimeters) between a hand-held personal cellular
telephone and the implanted device.
 Set the telephone to the lowest available power setting, if
possible.