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SCS System User Manual
6 Fully implantable Evoke System
If you have a successful trial stimulation period, you and your doctor may decide to proceed to
a fully implanted Evoke System, which includes the CLS, 12C leads, lead extensions (if required),
the EPC, and Charger. You should return your trial EPC and eCLS to your clinician.
6.1 Percutaneous lead and stimulator implant procedure
1. If your leads were removed at the end of the trial stimulation period, then new 12C
percutaneous leads will be implanted in your spine by your clinician in a surgical
procedure similar to the temporary trial stimulation procedure described in Section 5.1.
2. The leads will be secured to prevent movement.
3. The leads (or lead extensions if required) are then tunneled under the skin to the
stimulator.
4. The leads or lead extensions will be connected to the CLS and the CLS will be placed
0.5 cm to 2.0 cm (0.2 in to 0.8 in) under the skin at the top of the buttocks, the flank,
abdomen, or other site, as chosen by you and your doctor.
Note:
You should tell your doctor on which side you would like the CLS to be implanted.
5. The incisions at the lead insertion site and at the stimulator site will be closed and
covered with a dressing.
6.2 Programming
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After surgery, the CLS will be configured to deliver therapy according to your needs.
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Your clinician can store up to four different programs, customized to your needs, in your
stimulator. You can access these programs using your EPC (refer to Section 7).
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Your stimulator may be re-programmed at any time if required.
6.3 How it should feel
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Patients report that the feeling of using a stimulator ranges from nothing through to a
tingling sensation.
Caution:
If you feel any uncomfortable sensations, such as shocks, jolts, burning,
pain, or cramping around the chest or abdomen, use your EPC to adjust the level of
stimulation (refer to Section 7).
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If your therapy remains uncomfortable, contact your clinician so they can reprogram
your stimulator to restore comfortable therapy for your pain relief.
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