User's Manual

SpinalModulation,Inc. PhysicianImplantManual
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todosomayresultindamagetothesheath.Beforereinsertingsheath,verifythereisno
damagetothesheath.
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WARNING:If the sheath is not responding to rotation, do notrotate the steering wing
outofplane from thecurve  ofthe sheathmo re than90degrees.The tip ofthe sheath
maywhiparoundandcouldcauseharmtothepatient.
12. With the distal end of the
 sheath in or  at the target foramen, loosen the lead stabilizer,
andadvancetheleadsothatitmovesintotheforamen.Confirmplacementofthe leadon
thedorsalsideoftheforamenusingalateralfluoroscopicview.Verify thattheelectrodes
extendoutoftheshea th.If theelectrodesremainwithinthesheath,stimulation willnot
bepossiblebecauseofhighimpedancereadings.
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LooseningtheLeadStabilizer
WARNING:Iftheleadisunabletodeployoutofthesheath,injectsterilewaterorsaline
slowlytoreleasetissuethatmayhaveenteredbetweenthesheathandthe lead.Donot
useexcessivepressurewheninjectingthroughthesheath.
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