Impulse Dynamics AIM HIGHer OPTIMIZER, Patient Manual

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7.0 REPLACEMENT OF YOUR OPTIMIZER
SMART MINI IPG
Your
implanted
OPTIMIZER Smart Mini
IPG contains a rechargeable
battery and
the
need to replace
it
because the battery is unable to hold a
charge is not
expected within the warranty period
.
However
, there
maybe
instances
wh
ere the OPTIMIZER Smart Mini
IPG
or one of its
implanted
leads may not function as intended
. If such an instance occurs, your
doctor will explain the reason(s) to you and schedule you for replacement
surgery.
This
procedure is typically more limited in scope and
may not require you
to stay overnight in the hospital. In general, the post-surgical care
associated with replacement surgery is no different
than
what
you
experienced during your initial surgery
.
8.0 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What does my OPTIMIZER Smart Mini IPG do?
Your OPTIMIZER Smart Mini
IPG monitors your heart rhythm and delivers
Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM)
therapy pulses at a particular time
when the
heart contracts. These signals
are intended to increase the
strength of each contraction, thus improving your heart failure symptoms.
Your OPTIMIZER Smart Mini
IPG is programmed to your specific
requirements by your doctor
using an external programmer
connected to
a
wand
that is
placed
over your
implanted OPTIMIZER Smart Mini IPG
.
2. Will I still be able to participate in the same activities that I do
now?
Yes, unless you are involved in contact sports or other activities or have
an accident that can damage your implanted system or interfere with its
operation. Your
doctor will discuss this matter with you in detail.
3. Will my OPTIMIZER Smart Mini IPG ever need to be replaced?
Your OPTIMIZER Smart Mini
IPG is powered by a rechargeable battery
that
should provide you with
at least 20 years of service. Using the
instructions in this manual, y
our doctor will show you how to recharge your
device
.