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Physician’s Manual — VNS Therapy Programming Software (8.1)
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) i.e., OR lights, Programming
Computer
Pulse Generator battery at end of service (EOS)
Defective Programming Wand
Defective Programming Computer
Defective Pulse Generator
Communication problems are often intermittent and are rarely related to
the Pulse Generator. The surrounding environment typically causes these
problems.
A communication problem causes an error message such as “data
transmission error between programmer and device” during interrogation,
when programming of parameters or implant date/patient code, or when
receiving “FAULT” results on a diagnostic test. Performing these steps
may restore communication (see Figure 39 on page 67).
1. Test the Model 201 Programming Wand battery. Briefly press and
release the two red RESET buttons simultaneously, and then verify
that the green POWER light comes on and stays on for approximately
25 seconds after the buttons are released. If it does not, the battery
should be replaced. The Programming Wand uses one standard 9-volt
alkaline battery, which is located in the handle of the Wand
.
2. Verify that the Programming Wand is properly connected to the
Programming Computer (see Programming Wand physician’s manual
for details):
a.
Disconnect power cord from wall outlet.
b. Verify connection of Programming Wand cable and Programming
Computer cable.
3. Verify the proper positioning of the Programming Wand over the Pulse
Generator. Reposition the Programming Wand by rotating the handle
45 degrees in either direction (see Programming Wand physician’s
manual for detail).
4. Extend the Programming Wand cable and ensure that the Wand is 3 to
4 feet away from the Programming Computer.
5. If communication was possible before the Pulse Generator was
inserted into the chest pocket, but is not possible with the Pulse
Generator inside the pocket, verify that the pocket is not deeper than 1
inch beneath the skin and is not below muscle.
6. Verify that the programming problem is not a result of EMI from
nearby electrical or magnetic equipment. Examples of possible
sources of EMI are computer displays, portable telephones,
fluorescent lighting, OR lights, and magnetic pads for surgical
instruments. To check for EMI, perform these steps.
a.
Press and release the red RESET button(s) on the Programming
Wand. The green POWER light should stay on during EMI