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After CT scanning directly over the implanted device:
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Place the WAA Programmer on body and turn on stimulation.
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Check for proper stimulation, and that indicator lights are operating as
expected.
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Shut off the WAA Programmer if it is suspected that the device is not
functioning properly.
Bone growth stimulators
– Safety has not been established for bone growth
stimulators within the vicinity of the Freedom SCS System. Use of a bone
growth stimulator may result in damage to the device or harm to the patient.
Dental drills and ultrasonic probes
– Safety has not been established for dental
drills or ultrasonic probes within the vicinity of the Freedom SCS System. Use of
dental drills or ultrasonic probes may result in damage to the device or harm to
the patient.
Electrolysis
– Safety has not been established for electrolysis within the vicinity
of the Freedom SCS System. Use of electrolysis may result in damage to the
device or harm to the patient.
Laser procedures
– Safety has not been established for lasers within the vicinity
of the Freedom SCS System. Use of lasers may result in damage to the device or
harm to the patient.
Radiation therapy
– Safety has not been established for high radiation sources
such as cobalt 60 or gamma radiation when implanted with the Freedom SCS
System. Use of radiation therapy could cause damage to the device or harm to
the patient.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
– Safety has not been established
for use of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) when implanted
with the Freedom SCS System. Use of TENS could cause the device to turn off
or intermittent/increased stimulation.
Other medical procedures
– EMI from the following medical procedures is
unlikely to affect the device:
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Diagnostic ultrasound (e.g., carotid scan, Doppler studies)
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Diagnostic x-rays or fluoroscopy
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Magnetoencephalography (MEG)
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Positron emission tomography (PET) scans
