INFORMATION FOR USE
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INFORMATION FOR USE
Device Description
The ENDOTAK RELIANCE™ (Models 0157/0158), the ENDOTAK
RELIANCE™ S (Model 0138), the ENDOTAK RELIANCE™ G (Models
0184/0185/0186/0187), and the ENDOTAK RELIANCE™ SG (Models
0180/0181/0182/0183) are active fixation, endocardial cardioversion/
defibrillation, and integrated bipolar pace/sense leads with an extendable/
retractable helix and a steroid-eluting collar. The silicone lead body has a
lubricious coating. The electrode coils of the ENDOTAK RELIANCE G and
the ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG are covered with GORE™ expanded
polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE). The ENDOTAK RELIANCE and the
ENDOTAK RELIANCE G (dual-coil leads), and the ENDOTAK RELIANCE
S and the ENDOTAK RELIANCE SG (single-coil leads) are for use as an
integral part of an ICD automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator
system with DF-1
1
and IS-1
2
ports.
Instructions in this manual should be used in conjunction with other
resource material, including the applicable ICD physician’s manual, and
instructions for use on any implant accessories or tools.
This literature is intended for use by professionals trained or experienced in
device implant and/or follow-up procedures.
Indications
The ENDOTAK RELIANCE leads provide pacing and rate-sensing and
deliver cardioversion and defibrillation shocks for ICD automatic
implantable cardioverter defibrillator systems.
Contraindications
Use of this Boston Scientific active fixation lead is contraindicated for the
following patients:
• Patients who have a unipolar pacemaker.
• Patients with a hypersensitivity to a maximum single dose of 1.1 mg
dexamethasone acetate.
• Patients with mechanical tricuspid heart valves.
Warnings
In the following list of warnings, page numbers are indicated for those
warnings that are specific to other areas of the manual. Refer to the
indicated pages for information relevant to the warning.
1.
DF-1 refers to the international standard ISO 11318:2002.
2.
IS-1 refers to the international standard ISO 5841.3:2000.
GORE is a trademark of W. L. Gore and Associates.
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