User's Manual

Information for Patients
Precision Spectra™ System Information for Patients
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CHARGING SYSTEM. The Charging System consists of a Charger Base Station, Charger, Power Supply,
Charging Belt and adhesive patches. The system is used for recharging the implanted stimulator.
CONTROL BUTTONS. Buttons located on the Remote Control; used for adjusting stimulation settings.
DIATHERMY. A therapeutic procedure used to heat body tissue by high-frequency electromagnetic currents.
DISPLAY. The Remote Control screen.
ELECTRICAL PULSE GENERATOR. Also called an implantable pulse generator (IPG or Stimulator); used to
send electrical pulses to the spinal cord.
ELECTRICAL STIMULATION.The energy created by a pulse generator.
ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI). Electromagnetic signals that interfere with a variety of
electrical signals including spinal cord stimulation.
IDLE MODE. A time-out period when the Remote Control is not being used. Also known as sleep mode.
IMPLANT. Small electrical pulse generator used to control stimulation.
INCISION. Small surgical cut or opening in the skin.
INDICATOR. A signal light used on the Trial Stimulator and the IPG Charger.