User's Manual

Instructions for Use

Implantable Pulse Generator

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CAUTION: Do not tunnel splitter.

Note: If using the 2x8 Splitter and performing a permanent trial, the splitter tails may be

tunneled to the exit site.

Note: The following Codman Disposable Catheter Passers may be used in place of the

Boston Scientiﬁ c tunneling tool:

REF 82-1515 (36 cm); REF 82-1516 (55 cm); REF 82-1517 (65 cm)

Note: When using a Codman Disposable Catheter Passer, tunnel from the midline incision to

the IPG pocket using the standard technique.

Connecting the Lead, Extension, Splitter, or Connector to the IPG

IPG ports are labeled as follows:

For convenience, connect leads or splitter tails to the IPG ports corresponding to their locations,

superior versus inferior or left versus right lead placements. For example:

• Superior leads to upper IPG ports A or B. Inferior leads to IPG ports C or D.

• For the Inﬁ nion™16, connect the splitter tail with laser etched bands (contacts 1-8 of the

Inﬁ nion 16 lead) to the left ports A or C and the unmarked splitter tail (contacts 9-16 of

the Inﬁ nion 16 lead) to the right ports B or D.

• For the Artisan 2x8 surgical lead, connect the left side to the left ports A or C. Connect

the right side (the laser-etched tail), contacts 9-16, to the right ports B or D.