Abbott 3599, Руководство для клиницистов

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System testing. To ensure correct operation, the system should always be tested before the patient leaves
the surgery suite.
Device modification. The 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 Abbott Medical for service.
Component disposal. Dispose of the EPG header and pouch with other medical waste. Return the EPG to
Abbott Medical for safe disposal when necessary.
Hospital and Medical Environments
Therapeutic radiation. Therapeutic radiation may damage the electronic circuitry of a neurostimulation
system, although no testing has been done and no definite information on radiation effects is available.
Sources of therapeutic radiation include therapeutic X
‑
rays, computerized tomography (CT) scans, cobalt
machines, and linear accelerators. If radiation therapy is required, disconnect the EPG from the leads or
extensions. Damage to the system may not be immediately detectable.
Home and Occupational Environments
Electromagnetic interference (EMI). Certain commercial electrical equipment (for example, arc welders,
induction furnaces, and resistance welders), communication equipment (for example, microwave
transmitters, linear power amplifiers, and high power amateur transmitters), high voltage power lines, and
radiofrequency identification (RFID) devices may generate sufficient EMI to interfere with the operation of
the neurostimulation system if approached too closely. Keep the neurostimulation system at least 10 cm
(4 in.) away from RFID devices.
Wireless use restrictions. In some environments, the use of wireless functions (for example, Bluetooth®
wireless technology) may be restricted. Such restrictions may apply aboard airplanes, in hospitals, near
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