Medtronic Itrel 4 Reference Manual

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Itrel® 4
NEUROSTIMULATOR FOR SPINAL CORD STIMULATION
PROGRAMMING REFERENCE GUIDE
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This guide describes many primary attributes of the Itrel® 4 neurostimulation system and the model 8840 N’Vision® programmer. This guide does not replace the product technical manuals. For complete instructions, indications, contraindications, warnings, and precautions, consult the product technical manuals referenced on page 48.
The following products are referenced:
Itrel® 4 neurostimulator (models 37703 and 37704) MyStim® patient programmer (model 37746) External Neurostimulation System (ENS) (model 37022) N’Vision clinician programmer (model 8840)
Overview
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Table of Contents
PROFILE 13 START SESSION 19 MEASUREMENT 21
CONTENTS
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Contents
General Programming Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Program Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pain Test Stim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Program and Parameter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Parameter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Prole
Patient Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Lead Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Device Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Start Session
Start Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Measurement
Electrode Impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Therapy Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Program MyStim
Program MyStim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Limits/Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
MyStim Programmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Initial Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
End Session
Print Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Print Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
End Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Slider Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Session Data Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
MyStim Programmer Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Disclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Table of Contents
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General Programming Sequence
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General Programming Sequence
Turn the N’Vision programmer ON.
a
Select the Neurostimulator icon to navigate to the
b
Neurostimulation Desktop screen.
Hold the programming head steady over the
c
neurostimulator and press the PROGRAMMING key.
Access the PROFILE menu. Enter/review patient
d
information, lead conguration, neurostimulator and implant information, and set/review neurostimulator date and time.
Access the START SESSION menu. Review patient
e
use information and check the Observations box for signicant system events that may have occurred.
Access the MEASUREMENT menu. Run diagnostic tests
f
and review battery information.
Access the PROGRAM MyStim menu. Program the
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device.
Access the END SESSION menu. Verify that all settings
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are correct and end the session.
General Programming Sequence
Program Button
Once you have entered new parameters or settings into the programmer, press the Programming Program button your changes to the implanted device. If you have pending parameters , you will be unable to change screens until you have programmed the new parameters.
on the screen to send or program
P
key or select the
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Pain Test Stim
To program for intraoperative screening or postoperative test stimulation, the model 37022 External Neurostimulator (ENS) is connected to the model 8840 Clinician Programmer. The model 8870 application card provides the software to program the ENS for these procedures.
Screening and test stimulation options are available after initial interrogation and ENS identication.
Note: When using the ENS for intraoperative screening or postoperative test stimulation, the N’Vision programmer software takes approximately 60 seconds to load.
Intraoperative
a
Select for intraoperative screening with minimal programming capabilities (e.g., electrode and impedance measurements).
• Previous session information not retained
•May be used to identify optimal lead position
New
b
Select for new test stimulation with full programming capabilities.
•Previous session information not retained
•May be used to set up and conduct a trial
Pain Test Stim
Follow-up
c
Select for test stimulation follow-up with full programming capabilities.
•Previous session information retained
•May be used for reprogramming during a trial or
at the completion of a trial
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b
c
Pain Test Stim
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Program and Parameter Settings
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Program and Parameter Settings
Program
The primary goal of programming is to superimpose the stimulation or paresthesia pattern over the patient’s pain pattern and to establish the correct stimulation parameter values.
A program is a specic combination of pulse width, rate, and amplitude settings acting on a specic electrode combination.
Parameter Settings
Amplitude* ( ) : 0-10.0 V with 0.05-V or 0.1-V resolution
10.0-10.5 V with 0.1-V resolution
Program and Parameter Settings
Pulse Width* (
Rate* ( 10-130 Hz with 5 Hz resolution
): 60-450 µs (10-µs resolution)
): 2-10 Hz with 1 Hz resolution
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Patient Data
Use for rst-time setup of patient information displayed across other screens. Information is stored in the implantable neurostimulator (INS) and/or external neurostimulator (ENS)
Patient Data
for future use.
Access the Prole menu and select Patient Data
a
Patient ID
b
Select to enter patient name, ID number, or any other appropriate information.
Patient Diagnosis
c
Touch to select patient diagnosis from the drop­down list or select the eld to enter another diagnosis.
Physician Information
d
Select to enter physician name, phone number, or any other appropriate information.
Notes
e
Touch to open Notes screen and enter any desired information.
Patient Session Name
f
Displays neurostimulator serial number. Also displays patient name if entered on the Patient Data screen.
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PROFILE
a
b
Patient Data
c
d
e
f
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Lead Conguration
Use for rst-time setup of device conguration information displayed across other screens. Information is stored in the implantable neurostimulator (INS) and/or external neurostimulator (ENS) for future use. (Note: The screen shown on page 15 is for the Itrel 4 INS. The screen looks dierent for the ENS.)
Access the Prole menu and select
a
Lead Conguration
Lead Conguration
b
Touch to select the appropriate lead conguration from the drop-down list.
Flip Leads Vertically button
c
Lead Conguration
If appropriate, select to ip the lead orientation.
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b
c
Lead Conguration
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Device Data
Information is stored in the implantable neurostimulator (INS) and/or external neurostimulator (ENS) for future use.
Access the Prole menu and select Device Data
a
Date and Time
b
View the current system date and time stored in the neurostimulator. To reset the date and time, select the input box and use the Increase and Decrease buttons or select the Match N’Vision button on the Date and Time screen.
Location
c
Touch to select the neurostimulator implant location from the Location drop-down list or to enter another location.
Implantation Date
d
Select to enter the date the neurostimulator was implanted.
About Device
e
Select to view information about the N’Vision programmer, INS, and MyStim programmer.
Device Data
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b
c
d
e
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Device Data
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Start Session
Displays current settings and general use information. This screen is for information only; parameters cannot be programmed from this screen.
Access the Start Session screen from the Start
a
Session menu Use (%)
b
Displays the percentage of neurostimulator ON time since the last follow-up session.
Use (Hours)
c
Displays the number of hours that the neurostimulator was on since the last follow-up session.
Since Implant (Hrs)
d
Displays the number of hours that the neurostimulator was on since implant.
Battery/Service Life
e
Displays battery/service life status.
Observations
f
Select to view additional information about an item in the observations box. Pay special attention to system clock, EOS (End of Service), and ERI (Elective Replacement Indicator) notications.
Start Session
Notes:
•Initial information can be viewed throughout the programming session on the Start Session screen.
•Programming changes made during the session are not updated on the Start Session screen.
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START SESSION

a
Start Session
b
c
d
f
e
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Electrode Impedance
Use to check electrode impedance and system integrity.
Access the Measurement menu and select Electrode
a
Impedance
Electrode Impedance
b
c
d
e
f
Amplitude Value drop-down list
Select an amplitude value from the drop-down list. Available options include 0.25 V, 0.70 V, 1.5 V, and 3.0 V.
Electrode Impedance Measurement button
Select to test all electrode combinations.
Out-of-Range Results
Review results to detect potential issues with system integrity (e.g., short circuit, open circuit).
Reference
Touch to select a reference electrode from the drop-down list.
Electrode Impedance Results
Review the electrode impedance test results any time during the session.
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MEASUREMENT

b
d
f
Electrode Impedance
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c
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Therapy Measurements
Use to check impedance and system integrity.
Access the Measurement menu and select Therapy
a
Measurements
Measurement button
b
Select to test the impedance for the current therapy settings.
Results
c
View the impedance and current measurements.
Note: Test results can be viewed at any time during the programming session.
Therapy Measurements
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c
Therapy Measurements
b
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Battery
Use to check battery status.
Access the Measurement menu and select Battery
a
Neurostimulator information
b
Review the implanted neurostimulator battery service life (e.g., OK, ERI, or EOS).
Battery
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Battery
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Program MyStim
Use to program therapy settings for your patient.
Access the Program MyStim menu and select
a
Program MyStim Electrode
b
Select the electrode -, +, or blank (OFF) options on the lead or implantable neurostimulator (INS) case to be programmed.
Amplitude input box
c
Touch to select a target value or to change the amplitude resolution.
Stop Amplitude Ramp button
d
Select to stop the amplitude at a new target value while it is ramping.
Pulse Width input box
e
Touch to select a target value from the list of values that appear in the value window.
Caution: To prevent possible uncomfortable or
unexpected stimulation (jolting or shocking sensation), decrease the amplitude to the perception threshold (the amplitude at which the patient rst perceives paresthesia) before changing the pulse width. After changing the pulse width, slowly increase the amplitude.
Program MyStim
Rate input box
f
Touch to select a target value from the list of values that appear in the value window.
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b
PROGRAM
MyStim
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Program MyStim
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d
e
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Limits/Settings
Access the Program MyStim menu and select Limits/
a
Settings
Limits/Settings
Limit Types
b
Select to choose options for each stimulation parameter.
Limit type Denition
Full Range The patient is able to adjust the value for the selected stimulation parameter
Customize Clinician-set limits (custom or tracking) are programmed. The patient is able to
O The patient is not able to adjust the value for the selected stimulation parameter.
Limit Value boxes (for setting patient control limits)
c
Available only if clinician-set limits are programmed (i.e., Customize radio button selected). Select to set amplitude, pulse width, and rate upper and lower limit values.
SoftStart/Stop® checkbox
d
Select to slowly increase the amplitude when the neurostimulator is turned ON and slowly decrease the amplitude when cycling.
SoftStart/Stop input box
e
Select to set SoftStart/Stop value.
within the entire range provided by the neurostimulator.
adjust the value for the selected stimulation parameter within these limits.
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Cycling checkbox
f
Select to turn the neurostimulator ON and OFF at clinician­determined intervals (i.e., 0.1 second to 30 minutes).
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a
Limits/Settings
c
d
f
e
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MyStim Programmer
Patient control limits are set by the clinician. The patient uses a MyStim programmer to adjust the parameters within these limits.
Patient Control Options :
Stimulation ON/OFF
a
Patient controls stimulation ON/ OFF.
Stimulation ON/OFF and Parameter Adjustment
b
Patient controls stimulation and can select parameter settings.
Amplitude
Changes how strong the stimulation feels or the spread of the stimulation area.
Pulse Width
Changes how strong the stimulation feels or the spread of
MyStim Programmer
c
the stimulation area.
Rate
Changes how smooth the stimulation feels. Rate feels like “tapping.”
Daily ERI Message
Patient needs to call clinician to schedule a visit. To clear the screen, patient must press any arrow on the navigation key. After clearing the screen, a low battery icon appears on the Status row of the Therapy Screen.
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b
c
Stimulation ON Stimulation OFF
1
1.8
Stimulation ON/OFF and
Parameter Adjustment
Daily ERI Message
MyStim Programmer
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Initial Settings
Use to reset all parameters to values in eect at the start of the session.
Access the Program MyStim menu and select Initial
a
Settings.
Select OK to reset all parameters to values in eect
b
at the start of the session.
Note: If you return to initial settings, you will lose all changes made to therapy settings and patient control limits during the session.
Initial Settings
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b
Initial Settings
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Print Reports
Session reports contain the settings and patient and system information from patient sessions. You can print reports during and after patient sessions.
Reports selected to be printed after a patient session are saved in the Session Data Manager and named with the patient session name.
The following reports can be selected for printing:
•Summary report – neurostimulator data and history.
•MDT Data report – data that can be provided to Medtronic
Technical Services (this report is a separate le in the Session Data Manager).
To print a report during the session:
•Ensure the printer is ON.
•Move the programmer to within 1 meter (3.3 feet)
of the printer, with the printer and programmer IR ports directly facing each other.
Select Print Reports from the End Session Menu.
a
Select the checkbox next to the desired reports
b
on the list. Select the Print button.
c
Note: A printout of the nal settings should be placed in the patient le. You can print saved session reports from the Session Data Manager or print current settings any time during the programming session.
Print Reports
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b
END SESSION
Print Reports
c
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Print Screen
You can print the current screen displayed on the programmer and send the image to a printer.
Print Screen
To print the current screen:
•Ensure the printer is ON.
•Move the programmer to within 1 meter (3.3 feet)
of the printer, with the printer and programmer IR ports directly facing each other.
Select Print Screen from the End Session menu.
a
Printer Status screen displays.
b
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b
Print Screen
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End Session
Neurostimulator settings programmed during the session are displayed on the End Session menu. Detailed settings programmed during the session are displayed on the Program MyStim menu.
Access the End Session menu and select End Session
a
End Patient Session button
b
Select to end the current session.
End Session
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b
End Session
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Slider Bar
Provides access to programmer information, system settings, and accessories.
Click on the Slider Bar button to access the Slider Bar
a
Information
b
Select to display the names, model numbers, and version numbers for the programmer, application, and associated software and peripheral devices.
Settings
c
Select to adjust the display contrast, speaker volume, and key click sound, and to calibrate the touchscreen.
Localization
d
Touch to select the language preference, select/set the date format, select the decimal format, and select/set the time format.
Session Data Manager
e
Select to view, print, and delete session reports.
Calculator
f
Select to access the calculator.
Slider Bar
Exit Application
g
Select to return to the Application Selection screen to select a new application.
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b
c
d
e
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Session Data Manager
Access the Session Data Manager screen from the Slider Bar.
To print reports:
•Highlight the session data le a you would like to print and
select the Print Short Report icon b or the Print Long Report icon c to move a report into the print queue d.
The transmission is complete when:
•Report is automatically removed from the print queue.
•On-Screen Taskbar Indicator i changes
from to .
Printing Tips (prior to queuing report):
•Move the programmer to within 1 meter (3.3 feet) of the printer.
•Ensure that the infrared (IR) port on the programmer and IR port on the printer are directly facing each other.
•Hold the programmer steady until the report transmission has completed.
Reports – Select session data les for printing,
a
reviewing, or deleting. Print Short Report – Select to print a short version
b
of a report (i.e., summary report only). Print Long Report – Select to print a long version of a
c
report (i.e., summary and measurement reports).
Print Queue
d
Remove From Queue – Select to remove a highlighted
e
report from the print queue.
Select/Deselect ALL Reports
f
View Report – Select to display additional details for your
g
highlighted session on screen. Delete Session File – Select to permanently delete a
h
session from the print queue or reports list.
i On-Screen Taskbar Indicator – Changes from to
once a report transmission is complete.
Session Data Manager
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Session Data Manager
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f
g h
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MyStim Programmer Troubleshooting
Information Screens What to Do
Upper Limit Lower Limit
(amplitude shown) (amplitude shown)
MyStim Programmer Troubleshooting
Synchronize
Press NEUROSTIMULATOR ON key
Programmer batteries are low
Poor communication
The parameter has reached the upper or lower limit of programmability. Press any arrow on the NAVIGATOR key to clear the screen.
Synchronize the programmer and neurostimulator.
Clear the information screen by pressing the up or down NAVIGATOR key, then turn your neurostimulator ON and try communication again.
Replace the MyStim programmer batteries before the batteries become depleted.
Reposition the programmer over the neurostimulator with the screen facing outward and try again. If using a detachable antenna, check to make sure the antenna is connected properly, reposition the antenna, and try again.
Warning Screens What to Do
Replace programmer batteries
Call doctor
Replace the MyStim programmer batteries now.
Write down the code shown on the screen. Call your clinician.
Communication Screen What to Do
Communication
Normal communication. No action is needed.
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Glossary
Amplitude – The strength of a pulse, measured in volts (V). Amplitude
is experienced as the strength or coverage of paresthesia. Application Card – A small, removable memory card that provides
mass storage for the programmer—contains applications and user data.
Current Settings – Settings the patient experiences during a patient session.
Custom Limit – A programmable patient control limit that is set at a xed value by the clinician.
Cycling – A programmable feature in which the output is alternately cycled ON and OFF automatically.
Cycling O Time – In cycling, the length of time between stimulation periods; the time of the “resting” period.
Cycling On Time – In cycling, the length of time that stimulation is delivered.
Elective Replacement Indicator (ERI) – Notication that the INS is nearing end of service.
Electrode Impedance Measurement – Measurements of the resistance of the lead(s), extension(s), and body tissue that can provide information about the condition of the implanted system (e.g., short circuit, open circuit).
Electrode Polarity – State of each electrode for all implanted leads: positive, negative, or o.
End of Service (EOS) – Condition of an implantable device at the time it is no longer able to operate successfully.
Final Settings – Settings in eect at the end of the patient session.
Glossary
Initial settings – Settings in eect at the start of the patient session. Lead Conguration – The number of leads and electrodes. Power On Reset (POR) – A neurostimulator safety feature that turns
stimulation OFF. Pulse Width – The length of time, measured in microseconds (s),
that a particular pulse is delivered. Pulse width is experienced as the strength or coverage of paresthesia.
Rate – The number of times per second, measured in Hertz (Hz), that a neurostimulation pulse is delivered; controls the “smoothness” of paresthesia.
Screening – Intraoperative testing to determine the best paresthesia coverage.
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Session Data Manager – A clinician programmer feature that allows
collection and storage of patient data information gathered during patient sessions.
SoftStart/Stop – A feature that allows stimulation to begin with a ramped output to prevent the sensation of a sudden “burst” of stimulation when the neurostimulator is turned on and gradually decreases the amplitude to 0.0 V when the neurostimulator is turned o.
Target Value – Before programming, the intended value of a parameter. Telemetry – Radio-frequency communication between a clinician
programmer and an implanted neurostimulator. Test Simulation – A postoperative multiday trial period of a patient’s
reaction to stimulation using an external neurostimulator and implanted leads.
Tracking Limit – Limits that automatically remain at the specied value above the programmed value. Tracking limits change when the programmed value is changed with the clinician programmer.
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References
Product Technical Manuals:
•Itrel4ImplantManual
•ExternalneurostimulatorUserManual
•ExternalneurostimulatorTestStimulationPatientGuide
•Itrel4NeurostimulationSystemforPain
Programmer Guide
•SystemEligibility,BatteryLongevity,Specications Reference Manual
•InformationforPrescribersManual
•AdvancedPainTherapy:UsingNeurostimulation
for Chronic Pain Clinical Summary
References
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Notes
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NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEMS FOR PAIN THERAPY
Brief Summary: Product manuals must be reviewed prior to use for detailed disclosure.
Indications Implantable neurostimulation systems - A Medtronic implantable neurostimulation
system is indicated for spinal cord stimulation (SCS) system as an aid in the management of chronic, intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs-including unilateral or bilateral pain associated with the following conditions:
• FailedBackSyndrome(FBS)orlowbacksyndromeorfailedback
• RadicularpainsyndromeorradiculopathiesresultinginpainsecondarytoFBSor
herniated disk
• Postlaminectomypain
• Multiplebackoperations
• Unsuccessfuldisksurgery
• DegenerativeDiskDisease(DDD)/herniateddiskpainrefractorytoconservativeand
surgical interventions
• Peripheralcausalgia
• Epiduralbrosis
• Arachnoiditisorlumbaradhesivearachnoiditis
• ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome(CRPS),ReexSympatheticDystrophy(RSD),
or causalgia
Contraindications Diathermy - Do not use shortwave diathermy, microwave or therapeutic ultrasound
diathermy (all now referred to as diathermy) on patients implanted with a neurostimulation system. Energy from diathermy can be transferred through the implanted system and cause tissue damage at the locations of the implanted electrodes, resulting in severe injury or death.
Warnings
Sources of strong electromagnetic interference (eg, debrillation, diathermy, electrocautery, MRI, RF ablation, and therapeutic ultrasound) can interact with the neurostimulation system, resulting in serious patient injury or death. These and other sources of EMI can also result in system damage, operational changes to the neurostimulator or unexpected changes in stimulation. Rupture or piercing of the neurostimulator can result in severe burns. An implanted cardiac device (eg, pacemaker, debrillator) may damage a neurostimulator, and the electrical pulses from the neurostimulator may result in an inappropriate response of the cardiac device.
Precautions
The safety and eectiveness of this therapy has not been established for pediatric use (patients under the age of 18), pregnancy, unborn fetus, or delivery. Patients should be detoxied from narcotics prior to lead placement. Clinicians and patients should follow programming guidelines and precautions provided in product manuals. Patients should avoid activities that may put undue stress on the implanted neurostimulation system components. Patients should not scuba dive below 10 meters of water or enter hyperbaric chambers above 2.0 atmosphere absolute (ATA). Electromagnetic interference, postural changes, and other activities may cause shocking or jolting.
Adverse Events
Adverse events may include: undesirable change in stimulation described by some patients as uncomfortable, jolting or shocking; hematoma, epidural hemorrhage, paralysis, seroma, CSF leakage, infection, erosion, allergic response, hardware malfunction or migration, pain at implant site, loss of pain relief, chest wall stimulation, and surgical risks.
For further information, please call Medtronic at 1-800-328-0810 and/or consult Medtronic’s website at www.medtronic.com.
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