General Instructions
1. ensure that the Trial Stimulator is
equipped with a new 6-volt battery before
conducting intraoperative stimulation
testing, and for each new trial. (A battery
is included in the Patient Trial Kit.)
2. Before connecting the OR Cable for
intraoperative testing, ensure that the
Trial Stimulator is off (no indicator light).
Turn the Stimulator on for testing, then
return it to off before disconnecting the
test cables.
3. When fitting the patient with the Trial
Stimulator, ensure that the OR Cables are
properly connected and labeled. Superior
(upper or left) leads connect to socket
1-L. Inferior (lower or right) leads connect
to socket 2-R. If only a single lead is
being used, connect it to 1-L.
4. Before releasing the patient, ensure that
he/she understands:
• Basic control of the Trial Stimulator using
the Remote Control, and that stimulation
may be turned on and off with the
button on either unit.
• How to disconnect and reconnect the OR
Cable(s) with the power off.
• How to replace the Trial Stimulator
battery. (See illustration below.)
Remote Control
Battery Information
The Remote Control uses three AAA
batteries. The Remote Control issues a
warning when:
• its batteries are low.
• the implant needs recharging.
• the Trial Stimulator battery needs
replacement.
Instruct patients to pay close attention to all
battery messages.
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Battery Replacement
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NOTE:
• Following a battery replacement, the
Remote Control will reload information
from the implanted or external Stimulator.
• The Remote Control must be within
communication range (approximately two
feet) of the Stimulator during this period.
• It will take about 30 seconds for the
Remote Control to reconnect with the
Stimulator.
General Instructions
TRIAL STIMULATOR
Physician Trial Kit
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