sorin Intensia DR 154, Implant Manual

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14. IMPLANT PROCEDURE
14. IMPLANT PROCEDURE
14.1. NECESSARY EQUIPMENT
Implantation of INTENSIA DR 154 requires the following equipment:
─ Sorin dedicated programmer, equipped with the SMARTVIEW software interface and
with the programming head,
─ pacing system analyzer, as well as its sterile connecting cables, to evaluate the pacing
and sensing thresholds,
─ a complete set of leads with corresponding introducers,
─
physiological signal monitor capable of displaying simultaneously the surface ECG and
arterial pressure,
─ an external defibrillator with sterile external paddles,
─ sterile cover for the telemetry head.
14.2. PACKAGING
14.2.1 . Contents
The INTENSIA DR 154 and its accessories are ethylene oxide sterilized and hermetically
sealed in two-ply clear packaging meeting international requirements.
The sterile packaging contains a defibrillator and one screwdriver.
The non-sterile items contained in the outer storage package are the implant manual, the
ICD Registration Form and its envelope, the patient booklet, the ICD ID card and 12
identification labels.
Once delivered, INTENSIA DR 154 is programmed to as-shipped values that are different
from nominal values (see Chapter “Programmable Parameters” for details).
14.3. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
The following equipment may be required during implantation of INTENSIA DR 154:
─ an IS-1 insulating plug to close the atrial port
─ a DF-4/DF-1 adaptor in case of replacement and use of DF-1 lead
─
sterile water to clean traces of blood. Any parts cleaned with sterile water must be
thoroughly dried.
─ mineral oil to lubricate if necessary
─ a lead cap to isolate a lead which is not used
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NOTE: In case you’re implanting a DF-4 lead, please verify its compatibility with standard
alligators pin; please refer to the lead user’s manual for more details.