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NOTE:
Other implanted devices or patient conditions may cause a patient to
be ineligible for an MRI scan, independent of the status of the patient’s
ImageReady MR Conditional System.
Attaching the Connector Tool to the Lead
Follow the steps below to attach the Connector Tool to the lead.
1.
Slide the Connector Tool onto the proximal end of the lead (Figure 2 Lead
fully inserted into Connector Tool on page 15).
2.
While squeezing the EZ-4 Connector Tool wings, push the lead into the
tool until the white boot aligns with the arrows on the tool to ensure the
lead is fully inserted.
3.
Release the terminal boot levers to secure the Connector Tool to the
proximal end of the lead.
[1] Indicator arrows [2] Terminal boot molding [3] Terminal molding
Figure 2.
Lead fully inserted into Connector Tool
Inserting the Stylet
Follow the steps below to insert a stylet.
1.
Remove any preinserted stylet before inserting a different one.
2.
Select a stylet according to the function and to the preferred firmness. If
desired, gently curve the stylet with any sterile, smooth-surfaced
instrument (e.g., 10-cc or 12-cc syringe barrel) (Figure 3 Curve the stylet
on page 16). A gentle curve is less likely to straighten than a sharp bend
as the stylet is used.
CAUTION:
Do not use a sharp object to curve the distal end of a stylet. Do
not curve a stylet while it is in the lead. If a curved stylet is preferred, gently
curve a straight stylet before inserting it into the lead to avoid damage to the
stylet and lead.
