Specifications

7 x 9 inches (178 mm x 229 mm)

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Instructions.

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How To Use This Guide

The 9879 Pacemaker Information and Programming Guide is the reference

manual of the two-manual set supporting Prodigy* pacemakers. Each

Prodigy pacemaker also has its own product information manual packaged

with the device. This guide provides comprehensive information about the

Prodigy pacing system: Medtronic

Prodigy pacemakers, 9760 and 9790

Programmers, and leads.**

Organization of this guide divides information about the Prodigy pacing

system into three major parts as follows:

Part I — This part describes the programmer capabilities. It provides

instructions on how to set up the programmer and apply its functions for

programming applicable pacemaker features and retrieving data.

Part II — This part describes all pacemaker parameters and features,

including pacing modes, rate response options, special therapy options,

diagnostic reporting features, and information for troubleshooting the

pacing system. It supplements the product information manual, which gives

information needed primarily at pacemaker implantation. In this part, the

clinical intent of Prodigy-specific features is described, as well as

illustrations of operation and programming considerations useful in the

follow-up setting.

NOTE: Part II provides all possible pacing and programming features for

the Prodigy pacemaker family without any specific reference to the Prodigy

models. Refer to Part III to determine which features apply to specific

Prodigy pacemaker models.

Part III — This part includes quick-reference information organized by

topic or feature. To find information on a specific pacemaker model, look

under each topic. Of particular help are “Modes and Parameters” and

“Diagnostics,” which identify which features (presented in Part II) are

applicable to each Prodigy pacemaker model.

* Prodigy, CapSure, Marker Channel, Medtronic, MemoryMod, and Teletrace are all

trademarks of Medtronic, Inc.

**Lead information provided describes pacemaker compatibility. Details are provided in the

applicable lead technical manual.

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