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The following image shows how the major system components are intended to interact.
Figure 1. Interaction among main system components
1.
Clinician programmer or
patient controller
2.
IPG
3.
Leads
4.
Patient magnet
NOTE: This manual provides instructions for implanting the IPG. For instructions for using
other components, see the applicable manuals for those components.
Product Description
This implantable pulse generator (IPG) is an electronic device designed to be connected to one or
more extensions or leads with up to 16 electrodes total. It is powered by a hermetically sealed
battery within a titanium case and uses microelectronic circuitry to generate constant-current
electrical stimulation. The IPG can deliver stimulation with a single program or with multiple
programs. Each program can provide stimulation to a single anatomical area or to multiple areas.
The IPG communicates wirelessly with system programmers and controllers, and IPGs are
available in small and large sizes to accommodate different power needs.
Some models support additional functions:
Upgradeability.
Models can receive software upgrades after implantation to provide patients
with additional features as approved by the respective regulatory agencies. To upgrade
features on the IPG, a system programmer is needed.
Compatible header.
Models with a compatible header are designed to allow the IPG to
connect to leads or extensions from another manufacturer that meet the compatibility
guidelines (referred to as "IPGs with compatible headers").
For more information about which models provide these additional functions, as well as other IPG
specifications, see the appropriate appendix in this manual.
NOTE: For more information about the neurostimulation system, see the clinician’s
programming manual for this system.
NOTE: In this document, the term "clinician programmer" refers to the St. Jude Medical™
Clinician Programmer device, "patient controller" refers to the St. Jude Medical™ Patient
Controller device, "clinician programmer app" refers to the St. Jude Medical™ Clinician
Programmer software application (app), and "patient controller app" refers to the St. Jude
Medical™ Patient Controller app.