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ROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE:
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If a problem is not solved after several attempts, or if a problem is not
described here, contact your clinician or Stimwave representative.
This information can help you to solve problems that may arise with the WAA
Programmer. It also provides information on when to call your clinician. See
the following table for a list of common problems and actions to remedy the
issue.
Problem
Causes and Actions
Uncomfortable stimulation:
You are too uncomfortable
with the current stimulation
to think about how to
change it.
Selected parameter settings are not
suitable for your activity or posture.
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Reduce the amplitude of the WAA
Programmer.
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Remove the WAA Programmer from your
body.
Intermittent stimulation:
You feel stimulation only
some of the time.
WAA Programmer may have a poor
connection with the implanted Stimulator.
The antenna may not be placed over the
area of the implanted Stimulator.
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Place antenna directly over the
implanted Stimulator.
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If you are not receiving adequate pain
relief, contact your clinician or Stimwave.
No stimulation: You do not
feel stimulation but you
think stimulation should be
on.
Stimulation is off.
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Turn the power OFF and wait 5 seconds
before turning the power back ON.
Antenna is not placed over the Stimulator.
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Place the antenna directly over the
implanted Stimulator.
WAA Programmer amplitude is set too low
to feel stimulation.
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Increase the amplitude.