Medtronic 6056 Technical Manual

6056

Rotation tool kit

Technical Manual

Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this
device to sale by or on the order of a
physician.

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Medtronic, Quick Twist

Description/intended use

The contents of the Model 6056 rotation tool kit are
used to extend or retract the helix electrode of the
Medtronic endocardial extendable/retractable
screw-in leads via rotation of the connector pin on the
lead.

Package contents

Dispose of all single-use accessories according to
local environmental requirements.

Each package contains the following items:

• 1 Quick Twist tool

• 1 white fixation tool

• Product documentation

Accessory descriptions

Quick Twist tool – The Quick Twist tool facilitates

both connector pin rotation and stylet insertion into
the lead.

White fixation tool – The white fixation tool
facilitates connector pin rotation.

Contraindications

There are no known contraindications for the
Model 6056 Rotation tool kit.

Warnings and precautions

Note: Medical procedure warnings and precautions

that pertain to the Medtronic implanted system are
provided in the manual that is packaged with the

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device or on the Medtronic Manual Library website
(www.Medtronic.com/manuals).

For single use only – The accessories are intended
for single use only.

Inspecting the sterile package – Carefully inspect
the sterile package prior to opening.

• If the seal or package is damaged, contact your
local Medtronic representative.

• Do not use the product after its expiration date.

• Do not store this product above 40°C (104°F).

Sterilization – Do not resterilize the contents of the
Model 6056 rotation tool kit. The contents have been
sterilized with ethylene oxide prior to shipment.

Chronic repositioning or removal – Chronic
withdrawal of the helix via rotation of the connector
pin may not be possible because of blood penetration
or fibrotic tissue intrusion in the helix mechanism.

Following lead fixation, remove the selected fixation
tool gently to avoid dislodging the lead tip.

Instructions for use

Note: Refer to the technical manual packaged with

the lead for further instructions on verifying the
mechanical functioning of the helix electrode and
securing the helix electrode into the endocardium.

Note: Either tool may be used to verify the
mechanical functioning of the helix electrode or to
secure the helix electrode into the endocardium. The
choice of tool is left to the discretion of the physician.

Use the following steps to verify the mechanical
functioning of the helix electrode or to secure the
helix electrode into the endocardium:

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