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Q-TECH™ ProgrammEr: gEnEral dESCrIPTIon
Electromagnetic interference (EMi) Outside the Hospital Environment
Exposure to EMI or static magnetic fields may suspend tachycardia detection and possibly cause
temporary inhibition of therapy delivery. EMI may also trigger delivery of a shock in the absence
of a tachycardia. Automatic sensing and detection of tachycardias will resume when the patient
moves away from the EMI or static magnetic field source.
To minimize the risk, advise patients to avoid sources of EMI or static magnetic fields having
strengths of >10 gauss or 1 mTesla.
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Sources of EMI include, but are not limited to:
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High-voltage power lines
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Arc welding equipment
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Electrical smelting furnaces
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Large radio-frequency transmitters (such as radar)
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Alternators on running engines in automobiles
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Communications equipment (such as high-power radio transmitters)
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Sources of strong static magnetic fields may include the following:
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Industrial transformers and motors
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Large stereo speakers
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Magnetic wands, such as those used for airport security
Patients should seek medical guidance from their physician before entering an area where a posted
sign prohibits patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator or pacemaker.
potential Adverse Events
Potential adverse events related to implantation of the S-ICD System may include, but are not
limited to, the following:
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Acceleration/induction of atrial or
ventricular arrhythmia
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Adverse reaction to induction testing
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Allergic/adverse reaction to system or
medication
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Bleeding
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Conductor fracture
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Cyst formation
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Death
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Delayed therapy delivery
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