Boston Scientific Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator System, Clinical Manual

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Precision™ Spinal Cord Stimulator System Clinician Manual
Clinician Manual
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Rechargeable Stimulator
System
The Precision Stimulator is rechargeable.
Battery life is dependent on your stimulation
settings and conditions. Depending on
stimulation power usage and programming,
the majority of patients will need to recharge
the Stimulator between once per week and
once per month. High power users will require
more frequent charging. Boston Scientific
recommends any recharge routine that fits
the patient’s schedule and lifestyle while
maintaining sufficient charge to maintain
stimulation.
Developing a patient’s recharge routine
involves finding the right balance among the
following:
• How much power is required for the
patient to experience effective therapy.
• How often the patient wants to recharge.
• How long the patient wants to recharge.
• How the patient would like to manage
their personal schedule.
The Bionic Navigator software will estimate
charging time based on 24 hours per day
of stimulation at the programmed settings.
Recharge time can range from ten minutes
to four hours. To charge fully, wait until the
Charger emits an end of charge beep signal
or the Remote Control displays three battery
bars. The recharging process is simple, but
important.
The rechargeable Stimulator battery should
provide at least five years of service. Over
time and with repeated charging, the battery
in the Stimulator will lose its ability to recover
its full capacity. As a result, the Stimulator
may need to be recharged more often. The
Stimulator may need replacement when
stimulation can no longer be maintained with
regular charging.
IPG Battery Status
The patient Remote Control displays
the Stimulator battery status when
communicating with the Stimulator. When
the Remote Control indicates a low battery
(message: Recharge Stimulator Soon), the
Stimulator should be recharged as soon as
possible.