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4 x 8 inches (101 mm x 203 mm)
4. Tighten the setscrews to complete the electrical circuit with the lead
contacts.
Caution: Do not overtighten the extension setscrews.
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Overtightening the extension setscrews may damage the lead
contacts and cause an open or short circuit, resulting in intermittent
or loss of stimulation.
5. Confirm the integrity of the connection by rechecking the stimulation
pattern.
6. After sliding the connector boot over the lead-extension connection, tie a
ligature around the wide end of the connection.
Note: Do not suture the narrow end of the connector boot.
7. Carefully pull the lead-extension connection through the tunnel to the
lead-extension connection site.
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Cautions:
Do not pull the lead or extension taut. Allow enough slack in the
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lead and extension to accommodate patient movement. Pulling
the lead or extension taut may result in a short or open circuit
or migration of implanted components.
■ Coil the excess lead body into a circular loop greater than 2 cm
(0.8 in) in diameter. Do not use a U-shaped loop or bend
(Figure 3). A circular loop decreases the possibility of
electromagnetic interference and its effects and prevents
kinking or damaging the lead body.
Figure 3. Coiling excess lead.
8. After carefully removing the passing straw from the tunnel, verify that the
location of the lead and the pattern of stimulation have not changed.
9. Close the lead incision and the percutaneous extension exit site, leaving
the percutaneous extension wires looped under a dressing with the plastic
handle exiting the bandage.
10. Connect the screener cable to the percutaneous extension so that the
screener cable is available for trial evaluation.
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