Impulse Dynamics AIM HIGHer OPTIMIZER, Patient Manual

Page: 13 / 66

7
5.0 LIVING WITH YOUR OPTIMIZER SMART
MINI IPG
5.1 General Expectations
You will be able to feel
your OPTIMIZER Smart Mini
IPG beneath
the skin.
Normal body movement will cause no harm to it or the
attached leads
.
However, it is important that you not try to move
or turn your
implanted IPG
.
It has been implanted with a specific
orientation to the skin to ensure proper communication with the
Intelio Programmer
and your
Vesta Charger.
5.2 Effect on Your Activities
Once the wounds from your surgery are healed, you can expect to
resume your normal activities, inc
luding sexual intimacy. Your
implanted
OPTIMIZER Smart Mini
IPG is unaffected by walking,
bending over
,
or other normal daily activities.
5.3 Medications
Prescription medications, taken as directed, have no effect upon
the proper operation of your OPTIMIZER Smart Mini
IPG.
In general, the implantation of your OPTIMIZER Smart Mini
IPG
should not require you
to alter the use of
any medication.
5.4 How Other Devices May Affect Your
OPTIMIZER Smart Mini IPG
In general, household appliances in good repair and personal
c
ommunication devices held
25 cm (10
in)
or more from your
implanted OPTIMIZER Smart Mini IPG should
not affect its
operation.
However, you should be cautious when in the vicinity of
devices that generate
strong
electrical or magnetic fields. For
example, interference may occur
from some electric razors,
electric power
tools,
and electrical ignition systems, including
those used on gasoline
-
powered equipment
. In general, gasoline-
powered equipment may be operated provided that protective
hoods, shrouds
,
and
ot
her shielding are not removed.
Any such interference detected by
your OPTIMIZER Smart Mini
IPG
may caus
e false detection of your heartbeat and improper
timing of CCM therapy
delivery.