Instructions for Use
Percutaneous Leads Directions for Use
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4. Under fluoroscopic guidance, place the Entrada Needle into the epidural space with the 14G marking
facing up using an angle of 45° or less.
CAUTION:
Use only an Entrada Needle provided by Boston Scientific. Other needles may damage the
lead. Turning the bevel ventral (down) may result in lead damage. An angle of more than 45° increases
the risk of lead damage.
WARNING:
The angle of the insertion needle should be 45° or less. Steep angles increase the
insertion force of the stylet and also present more of an opportunity for the stylet to pierce the lead and
cause tissue damage.
Note:
If the needle must be repositioned during this procedure, or if the sheath becomes damaged,
reassemble the needle outside of the body with a new sheath, see “Assembling and
Reassembling the Entrada Needle” on page 10.
5. Remove the needle stylet from the insertion needle and verify entry into the epidural space using the
standard technique.
Remove needle stylet
Verify entry into the epidural space.
6. OPTIONAL. Under fluoroscopic guidance, insert the lead blank through the LOR adaptor and into the
epidural space. Advance the lead blank to verify entry into the epidural space, then withdraw the blank.
