Troubleshooting
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RNS
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System User Manual
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View the real-time ECoGs to verify that the signal is sufficient and without noise or
artifacts.
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Repeat impedance measurements.
Note: If the abnormal impedance is associated with the same electrode label, then the
problem may be with the lead.
Depth lead - Impedance > 3500 Ohms
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The depth lead may be damaged and should be replaced. Refer to the
Changing the Leads that are connected to the Neurostimulator
in this manual.
Depth lead - Impedance < 250 Ohms
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The depth lead may be damaged and should be replaced. Refer to the
Changing the Leads that are connected to the Neurostimulator
section
in this manual.
Cortical strip lead - Impedance > 3500 Ohms
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The high impedance may be due to air.
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Irrigate the area around the cortical strip lead and examine the geometry.
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Repeat impedance measurements.
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If the impedance remains abnormal, the cortical strip lead may be damaged
and should be replaced. Refer to the
connected to the Neurostimulator
Cortical strip lead - Impedance < 250 Ohms
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The cortical strip lead may be damaged and should be replaced. Refer to the
Changing the Leads that are connected to the Neurostimulator
in this manual.
Note: If the abnormal impedance is not associated with the same electrode label, the
problem may be with the neurostimulator or connector cover.
6. Replace the connector cover.
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Disconnect the leads from the connector cover and reconnect the leads to a new
connector cover. Connect to the neurostimulator and troubleshoot according to the
instructions in the
Noise, Artifacts, Poor Signal Displayed, or No Signal
section of this manual.
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View the real-time ECoGs to verify that the signal is sufficient and without noise or
artifacts.
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Repeat impedance measurements.
7.
If the impedance remains abnormal, replace the neurostimulator. Refer to the