St. Jude Medical 3875, User Manual

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Handle the device with care. The device is a
sensitive electronic device that can be damaged by
rough handling, such as dropping it on the ground.
Control of your device. Keep your device out of the
hands of children in order to avoid potential damage
or unauthorized change in stimulation parameters.
Battery precaution. This device contains a lithium
ion battery as well as other potentially hazardous
materials. Do not crush, puncture, or burn the device
because explosion or fire may result. Return it to St.
Jude Medical for proper disposal.
Device modification. This equipment is not
serviceable by the customer. To prevent injury or
damage to the system, do not modify the equipment.
If needed, return the equipment to St. Jude Medical
for service.
Adverse Effects
Deep brain stimulation potentially has the following
adverse effects:
Possible surgical complications. Surgical
complications include, but are not limited to, the
following: intracranial hemorrhage (which can lead to
stroke, paralysis, or death); subcutaneous
hemorrhage or seroma; hematoma; cerebrospinal
fluid leakage or cerebrospinal fluid abnormality; brain
contusion; infection or inflammation; antibiotic
anaphylaxis; skin disorder; edema; persistent pain at
surgery site or IPG site; erosion; brachial plexus injury