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Medtronic, Inc. 2009
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Printed in USA
United States of America
Medtronic Neuromodulation
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Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604
USA
Tel. 763-505-5000
Toll-free 1-800-328-0810
Patient Programmer
Quick Guide
Activa® RC
NEUROSTIMULATOR FOR DBS
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B (for _________________________________________)
C (for _________________________________________)
D (for _________________________________________)
SELECTION KEYS
• Increases or decreases settings
in the preference menus.
POWER/BACKLIGHT ON/OFF KEY
• Turns the patient programmer
ON and OFF.
• Holding the key down turns the screen
backlight ON or OFF.
Activa® RC Neurostimulator for DBS
Patient Programmer Quick Guide
THERAPY ON/OFF KEY
• Turns therapy ON or OFF.
• Programmer (or detachable
antenna) must be placed directly over
the neurostimulator while pressing
the THERAPY ON/OFF KEY.
Attaching the Antenna
1. Place the antenna directly over the neurostimulator.
2. Pull the fabric of your clothing through the large
opening in the antenna. Then, wedge the fabric in
the narrow slit to secure the antenna in place.
3. Push the antenna plug rmly into the antenna jack ( )
on the patient programmer.
NAVIGATOR KEYPAD
• Allows you to scroll through
menu options and is used to
clear informational messages
on the screen.
• Press the up s and down t
keys to move the box to the
desired row.
• Press the left t and right s
keys to see additional options
in a selected row.
CHECK KEY
• Synchronizes the neurostimulator
and the programmer.
• Used to check the neurostimulator
battery level every day.
Note: You must synchronize the
neurostimulator and the programmer using the CHECK KEY
before turning therapy ON or OFF.
Note: For additional information on how to use keys for Advanced Mode, refer to the Activa DBS Therapy patient programmer user manual.
How to Check Your Neurostimulator Battery Level Status
You can check your neurostimulator by either placing your patient programmer over your implant or by using the programmer antenna.
continued on other side
Synchronizing Your Patient Programmer with
Your Neurostimulator
1. Place the programmer or antenna over the
neurostimulator and press the CHECK KEY .
Note: Using the CHECK KEY to synchronize also turns
on the patient programmer.
2. The Therapy screen appears displaying the neurostimulator
battery charge level.
Simple mode Advanced mode
Battery status
Needs charge Full charge
It is very important to check your neurostimulator
battery every day.
Note: If your clinician has enabled the Alert feature, and
you have not checked the battery prior to the alarm
time each day, an alarm will sound to remind you to
check your neurostimulator battery every day.
For instructions on how to charge your rechargeable
neurostimulator battery, refer to the Patient Recharger
Quick Guide.
Patient Programmer
Screens
What to do
Neurostimulator battery charge
level is low
• Therapy will not be available soon.
• Charge the neurostimulator
battery immediately.
• Refer to the manual packaged with
the charging system.
• Press any arrow on the
NAVIGATOR KEYPAD to clear
this message from the screen.
Neurostimulator battery charge
level is depleted
• Therapy has stopped.
• Charge the neurostimulator battery
immediately.
• Refer to the manual packaged with
the charging system.
EOS condition
• Neurostimulator battery is at
End of Service.
• Therapy has stopped.
• Neurostimulator must be
replaced to resume therapy.
• Call your doctor immediately.
See your Activa DBS Therapy patient programmer user manual and your Activa DBS Patient Therapy manual for complete instructions
and information on warnings, precautions, risks, and benets. Rx only.
Information Screens What to do
Programmer is attempting to
communicate with the
neurostimulator
• Place the programmer or the
detachable antenna over the
neurostimulator.
Communication in progress
• Continue to place the
programmer or the detachable
antenna over the neurostimulator.
Poor communication
• The programmer attempted
to communicate with the
neurostimulator.
• Communication was unsuccessful.
• Reposition the programmer or
the detachable antenna over the
neurostimulator with the screen
facing outward.
• If using the detachable antenna,
check that the antenna is
connected properly, reposition
the antenna, and try the
communication again.
Patient programmer batteries are
low and need to be replaced
• Make sure you have extra AAA
batteries available.
AREA OF GLUE
The neurostimulator battery charge level is displayed on the
Therapy screen.
Warning Screens What to do
Programmer batteries are depleted
• Programming is not possible.
• Replace the patient programmer
batteries now.
Synchronize the programmer
and neurostimulator
• Place the programmer or
the antenna directly over the
neurostimulator and press the
CHECK KEY
.
* The Parameter/Group row only appears in Advanced mode. If
only one group is available, this row displays only the parameter
setting icon.
For more information on using your Activa DBS patient
programmer, refer to the DVD packaged with this guide.
Therapy Screen
There are two therapy modes available: Simple and Advanced.
Your clinician will decide which mode you’ll receive and will
discuss your therapy settings with you.
Simple Mode
Status row
Battery row
Advanced Mode
Status row
Battery row
Parameter/
Group row
The ability to change therapy settings is only available in
Advanced mode.
Row Icons Description
Status
Therapy is ON
Therapy is OFF
Battery
Neurostimulator battery charge level
(rechargeable)
Full charge
Parameter/
Group*
Active group
Amplitude
Pulse width
Rate
Therapy Screen Icons
Note: Refer to the Activa DBS Therapy patient programmer user
manual for information on changing therapy settings.
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Activa® RC
NEUROSTIMULATOR FOR DBS
Patient Programmer
Quick Guide
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