Specifications and Characteristics
100
RNS
®
System Programming Manual
Home, Work or Public Environments
The patient should avoid or exercise caution when in the presence of the following potential sources
of EMI that may affect the operation of the neurostimulator:
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Radiofrequency identification (RFID) sources
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Airport security and other surveillance systems
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Power lines and transmission towers
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Electric substations, power generators and large transformers
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Portable and mobile RF communications equipment
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Electric arc welding equipment
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Electric steel furnaces
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Electric induction heaters
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Electric fences
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Body fat measurement scales
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Jackhammers
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Stun guns
The following commonly used items should not affect the operation of the neurostimulator:
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Cell phones and Bluetooth devices
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Electric toothbrushes, electric shavers, and hair trimmers
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Microwave ovens
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Appliances such as washing machines, dryers, electric stoves, toasters, blenders, electric
can openers, and food processors
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Electric blankets and heating pads
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Personal computers, electric typewriters, copiers, and fax machines
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Televisions, AM/FM radios, stereos, personal music players
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Vacuum cleaners and electric brooms
For additional information about devices that generate electromagnetic interference contact
NeuroPace (see
on page
). If a patient suspects EMI is disrupting the
operations of their neurostimulator, advise the patient to move away from the source of the EMI.
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration
Medical electrical equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and
put into service according to EMC information provided. This declaration applies for the following
devices:
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RNS
®
Neurostimulator, models RNS-300M and RNS-320
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RNS
®
Tablet, model 5000
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Wand, model W-02
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