St. Jude Medical 3046, Clinician Manual

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Figure 8. If using the lead introducer (optional), insert the lead introducer
1. Hold the guide wire
2.
Insert the lead
introducer
8.
If using the lead introducer (optional), after the lead introducer reaches the desired spinal
level for electrode placement, remove the guide wire (see the following figure).
Figure 9. If using the lead introducer (optional), remove the guide wire
1. Hold the lead
introducer
2. Remove the guide
wire
9.
Insert the lead through the lumen of the needle or the lead introducer (whichever is in
place), and advance the lead to the target site under fluoroscopic control (see the following
figure). To aid placement, percutaneous leads feature a removable stylet that provides
added stiffness and facilitates control.
WARNING: If pulling the lead back through the needle, use caution to avoid
severe damage to the lead due to shearing from the needle's tip.
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