Medtronic, Inc.
710 Medtronic Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604 USA
Tel: 763-505-5000
Toll-free: 1-800-328-0810
UC201002746a EN © 2013 Medtronic, Inc. Printed in USA.
www.medtronic.com
Recharging System
Quick Guide for Chronic pain
Medtronic, Inc.
710 Medtronic Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604 USA
Tel: 763-505-5000
Toll-free: 1-800-328-0810
UC201002746a EN © 2013 Medtronic, Inc. Printed in USA.
www.medtronic.com
Recharging System
Quick Guide for Chronic pain
NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEMS FOR PAIN THERAPY
Brief Summary: Product Technical Manuals and Programming Guides must be reviewed prior
to use for detailed disclosure.
Indication for Use: Chronic, intractable pain of the trunk and/or limbs-including unilateral or bilateral
pain. Contraindications: Diathermy. Warnings: Defibrillation, diathermy, electrocautery, MRI, RF ablation,
& therapeutic ultrasound can result in unexpected changes in stimulation, serious patient injury or death.
Rupture/piercing of neurostimulator can result in severe burns. Electrical pulses from the neurostimulator may
result in an inappropriate response of the cardiac device. Precautions: The safety and effectiveness of this
therapy has not been established for: pediatric use, pregnancy, unborn fetus, or delivery. Follow programming
guidelines & precautions in product manuals. Avoid activities that stress the implanted neurostimulation
system. EMI, postural changes, & other activities may cause shocking/jolting. Patients using a rechargeable
neurostimulator should check for skin irritation or redness near the neurostimulator during or after recharging.
Adverse Events: Undesirable change in stimulation; 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, & surgical risks.
For full prescribing information, please call Medtronic at 1-800-328-0810 and/or consult Medtronic’s website
at www.medtronic.com.
USA Rx Only Rev 0313
Recharging System
Q U I C K G U I D E FO R CHR O NIC PAIN
Note: This guide is a quick reference for recharging both your neurostimulator battery and your recharger battery.
Please read the complete instructions in your user manual before using this guide.
Parts of your recharging system
Antenna
AC Power Supply
Establishes communication with
the neurostimulator.
Charges the recharger using AC power.
Plug one end into a wall outlet and the
other end into the recharger.
Note: Adjust the dial to improve
recharging efficiency between
the recharger and the
neurostimulator.
Belt
You will have a belt to keep the antenna
directly over the neurostimulator during a
recharging session.
neurostimulator on
neurostimulator OFF
Start charge/Test KEY
stop charge KEY
• Ends or interrupts
the neurostimulator
recharging session.
• Begins recharging the
neurostimulator.
audio control KEY
• Turns the recharger ON.
• W
hen the recharger is on, pressing
the AUDIO CONTROL key again turns
the audible status tones ON and OFF.
Note: The recharger will
automatically shut off after
a period of non-use.
Recharger
Note: You are able to recharge both
the neurostimulator battery
AND the recharger battery
at the same time.
Recharges the battery
in the neurostimulator.
The display screen provides
information about the
recharging system.
How to Check Your Battery Level Status
Both the neurostimulator and the recharging device require recharging. You can check the status of your neurostimulator and recharger
battery levels by using the recharger or the patient programmer.
Charging your recharger battery and checking the
battery level status
Synchronizing the programmer and neurostimulator to
check the battery charge level
1. Plug the AC power supply cord into a wall outlet. A green
light on the AC power supply indicates it has power.
You can check your neurostimulator battery level by either placing
your patient programmer over your implant or by using the
programmer antenna.
2. Connect the other end of the AC power supply to the
recharger. The recharger will automatically start to charge
when connected to the AC power supply, and the recharger
charging session screen will be displayed.
1.Place the programmer or the antenna over the neurostimulator
and press one of the three keys (ON, OFF, or SYNC) as shown
below.
Recharger battery status
Audio is ON or OFF
Indicates that your
recharger is plugged
into AC power
ON
OFF
S YNC
Status row
Recharge progress row
Recharger battery charge level
Note: Using the NEUROSTIMULATOR ON key to synchronize also
turns ON the neurostimulator. Using the NEUROSTIMULATOR
OFF key to synchronize also turns OFF the neurostimulator.
2.After synchronizing, the Therapy screen appears. The
battery charge level of your neurostimulator is located on
the top row of the display.
Needs charge
Full charge
Group Adjust
Therapy ScreenTherapy Screen
Battery status
Needs charge
Full charge
continued on other side
How to charge the neurostimulator battery
Recharger Information Screens
1. Place the belt over your neurostimulator.
Information Screens
2. Attach and position the antenna.
Neurostimulator Battery Screens
3. Press the green START CHARGE/TEST
on the recharger.
Charge your neurostimulator
• The neurostimulator battery charge
level is low.
• Stimulation will stop soon.
key
4. You will see the Recharger Wait screen on the recharger
display, indicating that the neurostimulator and recharger are trying to communicate.
Recharger Wait screen
What to do
Complete the neurostimulator
charging session
• F inish charging the neurostimulator
battery using the recharger.
Note: After positioning the recharger
over the neurostimulator, wait at
least 10 seconds to determine if
you have maximum efficiency.
Neurostimulator recharging complete
• The neurostimulator battery is fully
charged.
• Press the AUDIO control key to clear
the message.
5. When recharging begins, you will see the Neurostimulator
Recharging screen. This screen is used to:
• check the status and progress of the neurostimulator
recharging session.
Information Screens
• show you the battery status of your recharger.
Recharger Battery Screens
Charge your recharger
• The recharger battery charge level is low.
• Charge the recharger battery using the AC
power supply.
• display a flashing battery icon for the neurostimulator,
indicating that the battery is recharging.
B
A
What to do
C
Finish the recharger charging session
• The recharger battery is only partially
charged.
• Finish charging the recharger battery
using the AC power supply.
D
E
Neurostimulator Recharging screen
A
Neurostimulator is ON (
) or OFF (
B
Audio is ON or OFF.
C
STATUS row—Displays information for the
Recharger charging complete
• The recharger battery is fully charged.
• Press the AUDIO control key to clear
the message.
).
neurostimulator and the recharger.
D RECHARGE PROGRESS row—Indicates the progress of
the recharging session.
E
Antenna Screens
Reposition antenna
• Communication between the recharger
and the neurostimulator was interrupted
or could not be established.
• Reposition the antenna over the
neurostimulator, and press the
key.
START CHARGE/TEST
RECHARGE EFFICIENCY row—Indicates the efficiency of
the recharging signal between the neurostimulator and
the recharger (more black boxes mean better efficiency
and shorter recharge duration).
Note: The recharge efficiency (number of boxes filled) is
dependent on the position of the antenna and the
location and depth of your implant. In some cases,
you may reach maximum efficiency with less than
eight black boxes filled. Use the dial on the antenna to
improve efficiency.
Check antenna
• The antenna connection to the recharger
is loose or the antenna is not connected.
• Check that the antenna and the recharger
are making full contact.
• Connect or tighten the connection
and retry.
• The antenna or the recharger might
require service.
6. When your neurostimulator battery is almost full, you will see the
Neurostimulator Charge Sufficient screen.
Warning Screens
Neurostimulator Charge Sufficient screen
7. When your neurostimulator battery is fully charged, the
Neurostimulator Charge Complete screen will appear and the
recharger will stop.
Neurostimulator Charge Complete screen
What to do
What to do
Charge neurostimulator battery now
• The neurostimulator battery charge level
is low.
• Stimulation has stopped.
key to
• Press the START CHARGE/TEST
clear the screen.
• Charge the neurostimulator battery now.
Charge recharger battery
• The recharger battery charge is
insufficient to charge the neurostimulator.
• Connect the recharger to the AC power
supply to clear the screen.
• Charge your recharger now.
Call clinician
• The system is not working correctly.
• Stimulation might have stopped.
• Write down the number displayed and
call your clinician.
• Provide the specific error code shown
on the recharger display.
ERI (Elective Replacement Indicator)
condition
• The neurostimulator needs to
be replaced.
• Therapy will not be available soon.
• Call your clinician and provide the error
message shown on the recharger display.
For more information on using your recharging system,
refer to the DVD packaged with the Post-Implant patient
materials packet.
See your recharger user manual for complete instructions and information on warnings, precautions, risks, and benefits. Rx only.
Recharging System
QUICK GUIDE for chronic pain
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