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Blind Plug - A blind plug must be inserted and firmly
connected into any unused header port to prevent chronic
fluid influx and possible shunting of high energy therapy.
Connector Compatibility - ICD/CRT-D and lead system
compatibility should be confirmed prior to the implant
procedure. Consult your BIOTRONIK representative
regarding lead/pulse generator compatibility prior to the
implantation of an ICD/CRT-D system. For further
information, please refer to
Appendix A .
Programmed Parameters – Program the device
parameters to appropriate values based on the patient’s
specific arrhythmias and condition.
Programming Wand Separation Distance – The wand
must not be placed closer than 2 cm to the device (implanted
or out of the box). Programming wand distance closer than
2 cm may damage the device.
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Shock Impedance - If the shock impedance is less than
twenty-five ohms, reposition the lead system to allow a
greater distance between the electrodes. Never implant the
device with a lead system that has a measured shock
impedance of less than twenty-five ohms. Damage to the
device may result.
Far-field sensing of signals from the atrium in the ventricular
channel or ventricular signals in the atrial channel should be
avoided by appropriate lead placement, programming of
pacing/sensing parameters, and maximum sensitivity
settings. If it is necessary to modify the Far Field Blanking
parameter, the parameter should be lengthened only long
enough to eliminate far-field sensing as evidenced on the
IEGMs. Extending the parameter unnecessarily may cause
undersensing of actual atrial or ventricular events.