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Figure 5. Atrial lead placement
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10. Ask the patient to breathe deeply and check that the lead keeps its "J" shape.
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11. Ask the patient to cough to ensure that the electrode is securely anchored.
Ventricular Lead Placement
1. Advance the lead into the atrium.
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2. Pull the stylet back a few centimeters to reduce the risk of the lead damaging the valves or penetrating
the heart muscle when it continues down into the ventricle.
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3. Continue to advance the lead. When the tip reaches the apex, retract the stylet an additional ten
centimeters or more.
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4. With the Helix Locking Tool, extend the helix to fix the lead tip to the ventricular wall. If the tip is correctly
secured, the lead will be felt to jerk slightly.
5. Remove the stylet completely. Adjust the lead so that it lies in the desired position in the ventricle.
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Figure 6. Ventricular lead placement
Device Storage
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Store the accessory at room temperature of 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F). During transportation and
handling, the accessory can be exposed to temperature excursions between -20°C and 55°C (-4°F and
131°F).
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Before the package is opened, inspect it visually for any damage that may have compromised sterility.
Sterilization Instructions
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The package content has been sterilized with ethylene oxide before shipment. This accessory is for single
use only and is not intended to be resterilized.
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If the sterile package has been compromised, contact Abbott Medical.
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