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Medtronic Bladder Control Therapy User Manual Download Page 5

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YOUR

INTERSTIM

™

MICRO SYSTEM

Neurostimulator

and Lead

Generates stimulation

for your therapy

Smart Programmer

The Micro My Therapy app enables you
to adjust and manage your therapy.
The Recharger app can assist you with
the recharging process.

Communicator

Connects the smart

programmer with your

neurostimulator

YOUR INTERSTIM MICRO SYSTEM

Charger

Charges the programmer

and the communicator

TIP

Learn more about using your
InterStim

™

Micro System on page 14.

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Summary of Contents for Bladder Control Therapy

Page 1: ...Living with Medtronic Bladder or Bowel Control Therapy Delivered by the InterStim Micro System THERAPY GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...screen 3 Open the Micro My Therapy app on your programmer 4 Wait for indicator light on the communicator to stop blinking 5 Place the communicator over your neurostimulator with the blue side toward the body 6 Tap FIND DEVICE in the Micro My Therapy app 7 If the communicator fails to connect readjust its location over the neurostimulator tap RETRY Once your programmer and communicator are connecte...

Page 3: ...bout Medtronic Bladder or Bowel Control Therapy join us online at Medtronic com RechargeBladder Medtronic com RechargeBowel Call your clinician if you have general questions about your therapy stimulation settings changes in symptoms or anything related to medical care Table of Contents What to Expect at Home 6 Your InterStim Micro System 8 Your Smart Programmer 12 Intuitive Apps 13 Your Communica...

Page 4: ...e the stimulation as a tingling It should always be comfortable and never painful Keep in mind you may not feel any stimulation at all If you re experiencing relief your therapy is working GET READY FOR FOLLOW UP Remember it s important to use your Symptom Diary before you see your clinician for upcoming follow up appointments especially if you feel like your symptom improvement has changed If you...

Page 5: ...rapy app enables you to adjust and manage your therapy The Recharger app can assist you with the recharging process Communicator Connects the smart programmer with your neurostimulator YOUR INTERSTIM MICRO SYSTEM Charger Charges the programmer and the communicator TIP Learn more about using your InterStim Micro System on page 14 ...

Page 6: ...UR INTERSTIM MICRO SYSTEM Recharger Recharges the neurostimulator in about 20 minutes during one weekly session Charging Dock and Power Cord Supplies the recharger with power Recharger Belt Holds the recharger in position during the recharging session YOUR INTERSTIM MICRO SYSTEM ...

Page 7: ...e intuitive user friendly experience you had during your evaluation In fact the interface and controls are nearly the same Use it every time you need to manage your therapy Check and adjust your stimulation level Turn stimulation on or off Change therapy programs as directed by your clinician Manage notifications Activate MRI mode and check MRI eligibility Recharger This app can be used to manage ...

Page 8: ... to recharge your therapy YOUR RECHARGER Power Button Spinning Green Repeated Tones Searching for neurostimulator Solid Green 2 Rising Tones Neurostimulator located Pulsing Green Recharging Solid Green Series of Rising Tones Recharging complete Flashing Orange Alert error Battery Light Solid Recharger is fully charged Flashing Recharger battery is low Battery Light Green Fully charged when plugged...

Page 9: ...en uses Note The communicator can t be used while it is charging If the communicator battery level is at 0 you will need to charge it for 5 minutes before it s ready to communicate A separate cord has been provided for your recharger dock Use this cord to keep your recharger charged Simply store the recharger in the dock to keep it charged POWER ON To turn your programmer on press and hold the pow...

Page 10: ...s follow the steps below If not your device is already connected and you are ready to recharge your therapy see page 20 To connect the app to your recharger Turn on or unlock the smart programmer Tap the recharger icon Turn on your recharger by pressing the power button Tap CONNECT on the screen Then tap SCAN CODE When the pop up requesting access appears tap ALLOW Aim the smart programmer camera ...

Page 11: ... 4 Put on the belt so the recharger lines up with your neurostimulator 5 Wait for the recharger to connect with your therapy Listen for two rising tones as noted on page 15 adjust the belt if necessary 6 Recharging will start automatically the recharger power button will pulse green 7 Recharging will end when the battery is full listen for a series of rising tones 8 Remove the recharger from the b...

Page 12: ... Use your communicator to connect your programmer and the neurostimulator see page 2 before adjusting stimulation or changing programs Depending on your level of symptom relief your clinician may ask you to change programs If so tap the program button to select a different program Tap the arrows up or down to increase or decrease stimulation Swipe the arrow right or left to turn stimulation on and...

Page 13: ...municator over your neurostimulator then tap RETRY Your communicator needs to be charged Plug it into the charger Remember you can t use the communicator while it is recharging See page 16 for more information If the issue continues contact Medtronic Patient Services at 800 510 6735 You may receive pop up notifications on the programmer while using the Micro My Therapy app If you have questions ab...

Page 14: ... FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q Will medical tests affect my therapy A Most routine medical tests such as X rays CT scans and diagnostic ultrasounds should not affect your therapy Contact your clinician for safety information Q What if I don t feel my stimulation A If you re still getting symptom relief there is no need to adjust your stimulation even if you don t feel it Q What should I do if I am ...

Page 15: ...ectly against the body or within the belt If you have trouble connecting to your therapy for example with thick or bulky clothing place the recharger under your clothing Q What if I lose my programmer A Contact your clinician or Medtronic Patient Services see page 30 for details as soon as possible Your smart programmer can only be used for your therapy and can be disabled remotely if lost or stol...

Page 16: ...6 p m CT 30 31 HELPFUL RESOURCES PLAN FOR THE FUTURE Use this space to write about your personal relief What s your personal goal for control Sitting through a whole movie Going to a family reunion Running a marathon ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ____________________________________...

Page 17: ...and dietary modifications and they have not worked or if you are not a candidate for them Safety and effectiveness have not been established for pregnancy and delivery patients under the age of 18 or for patients with progressive systemic neurological diseases Medtronic Bladder Control Therapy and Medtronic Bowel Control Therapy You must demonstrate an appropriate response to the evaluation to be ...

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