natus Nicolet SCU, User Manual

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Revised 8/27/13
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General Information
Use only stimulus probes and electrodes that are specifically designed for
direct contact with brain tissue.
The applicable stimulation probe is the Natus Neurology Incorporated
Bipolar Stimulation Probe with 2.2mm diameter tips. The applicable
stimulation electrodes are any commercially available 2.3mm diameter Strip
and Grid Electrodes. In the United States only, the stimulation electrodes
and stimulation probes must have been cleared to market by the Food and
Drug Administration (FDA).
Begin with a low current level and increase in small increments.
When stimulating with a hand-held probe, keep the probe in firm contact
with cortical tissue.
Place the stimulator probe in contact with the neural tissue before starting
the stimulation pulse train and stop the stimulation pulse train before
removing the stimulator probe. This will ensure the effective surface area of
the stimulator probe will not be reduced.
Do NOT use cables with unattended and unsupervised children.
Do NOT wrap cables around your neck.
Product specifications
Refer to Nicolet with LTM Module Product Specification Sheet (P/N 169-
432900) for a complete set of technical specifications.
Refer to the next page for the Nicolet Cortical Stimulator specifications.