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Backup de
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brillation protection.
Always have external de
fi
brillation equipment available during
implant and electrophysiologic testing. If not terminated in a timely fashion, an induced ventricular
tachyarrhythmia can result in the patient’s death.
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Resuscitation availability.
Ensure that an external de
fi
brillator and medical personnel skilled in CPR are
present during post-implant device testing should the patient require external rescue.
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Patch leads.
Do not use de
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brillation patch leads with the pulse generator system, or injury to the
patient may occur.
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Separate pulse generator.
Do not use this pulse generator with another pulse generator. This
combination could cause pulse generator interaction, resulting in patient injury or a lack of therapy delivery.
Handling
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Avoid shock during handling.
Program the pulse generator Tachy Mode(s) to Off during implant,
explant, or postmortem procedures to avoid inadvertent high voltage shocks.
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Do not kink leads.
Do not kink, twist, or braid the lead with other leads as doing so could cause lead
insulation abrasion damage or conductor damage.
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Handling the lead without Connector Tool.
For leads that require the use of a Connector Tool, use
caution handling the lead terminal when the Connector Tool is not present on the lead. Do not directly
contact the lead terminal with any surgical instruments or electrical connections such as PSA (alligator)
clips, ECG connections, forceps, hemostats, and clamps. This could damage the lead terminal, possibly
compromising the sealing integrity and result in loss of therapy or inappropriate therapy, such as a
short within the header.
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Handling the terminal while tunneling.
Do not contact any other portion of the DF4–LLHH or
DF4–LLHO lead terminal, other than the terminal pin, even when the lead cap is in place.
Do not contact any other portion of the IS4–LLLL lead terminal, other than the terminal pin, even when
the lead cap is in place.
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