User's Manual

10 – US-ENGLISH
the procedure, check for proper implant function. The device should
never be exposed directly to the diathermy source.
External defibrillation: PARADYM RF CRT-D 9750 is protected from
external defibrillation shocks. Before external defibrillation, deactivate
ATP and shock therapies. During external defibrillation, it is advisable
to avoid placing the defibrillating paddles directly over the casing or
over the leads. The defibrillating paddles should preferably be placed in
an anteroposterior position. Avoid any direct contact between the
defibrillation paddles and the conductive parts of the implanted leads or
casing of the implanted device. After external defibrillation, check for
proper device function.
Radiation therapy: Avoid exposure to ionizing radiation. Betatrons are
contraindicated. If high doses of radiation therapy cannot be avoided,
the defibrillator should be protected from direct exposure with a screen.
ATP and shock therapies should be disabled during exposure and
proper device function should be checked regularly afterwards.
Resulting damage may not be immediately detectable.
If irradiation of tissues close to the implantation site is necessary, it is
recommended that the cardiac defibrillator be moved. As a safety
measure, an external defibrillator should be immediately available.
Lithotripsy: Lithotripsy may permanently damage the device if it is at
the focal point of the lithotripsy beam. If lithotripsy must be used, keep
the defibrillator at least 2.5 to 5 cm (1-2 inches) away from the focal
point of the lithotripsy beam.
Diagnostic ultrasound (echography): The defibrillator is not affected
by ultrasound imaging devices.
Scales with body fat monitors and electronic muscle stimulators:
A patient with an implanted PARADYM RF CRT-D 9750 should not use
these devices.