User's Manual

SpinalModulation,Inc. PhysicianImplantManual
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SystemOverview
TheAxium™ Neurostimulator Systemconsists of anImplantable Neurostimulator (INS) device,
TrialNeurostimulator(TNS)device,aClinicalProgrammer,aPatientProgrammer,oneormore
leads which may be used in combination  with a lead extension and the accessories and tools
usedforimplantingthesystem.TheTNSorINSisconnectedtoleadsplacedwithintheepidural
spacenear thedorsal rootganglion (DRG).Upto four leadsmaybe placedandconnectedto
theneurostimulatortoprovidestimulation.
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PatientswhoareindicatedfortheAxium™ ImplantableNeurostimulator(INS)Systemwillfirst
undergo a temporary trial period using an external Trial Neurostimulator (TNS) System
connectedtoimplantedleads.Ifboththeclinicianandpatientbelievethatsufficientpainrelief
was achieved, then the patient will be scheduled for an
 implant, in which the INS will be
implanted.
NOTE:Inthismanualthegeneralabbreviation“NS”isusedforinformationwhichappliesto
bothTNSandINS.Inallothercasesthespecificabbreviations“TNS”or“INS”areused.