User's Manual

Safety Information
Precision Spectra™ System Information for Patients
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The Stimulator should be explanted in the case of cremation, and returned to Boston Scientifi c.
External devices to be disposed of per local regulatory requirements. Please contact your healthcare
professional for information.
Remote Control, Charging System Cleaning. The charging system components can be cleaned using
alcohol or a mild detergent applied with a cloth or tissue. The Remote Control can be cleaned using a
mild detergent applied with a lightly dampened cloth or tissue. Residue from soapy detergents should be
removed with a cloth lightly dampened with water. Do not use abrasive cleansers for cleaning.
Cell Phones. While we do not anticipate any interference with cell phones, the full effects
of interaction with cell phones are unknown at this time. If there is a concern or a problem is
encountered, the physician should be contacted.
Adverse E ffects
Potential risks are involved with any surgery. The possible risks of implanting a pulse generator as
part of a system to deliver spinal cord stimulation include:
• The lead(s) which deliver stimulation may move from their original implanted location,
resulting in undesirable changes in stimulation and subsequent reduction in pain relief.
• System failure, which can occur at any time due to random failure(s) of the components
or the battery. These events, which may include battery leakage, device failure, lead