Protege IPG Clinician’s Manual
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Implanting the IPG
The following steps outline the suggested procedure to implant the IPG:
CAUTION:
Observe these cautions when performing the following step:
Do not implant the IPG face down. Implant it with the label facing
toward the skin, or it may not communicate or recharge.
If using more than one IPG, implant them at least 20 cm (8 in)
apart. Putting them too close together may interfere with the patient
programmer’s ability to communicate with each IPG separately.
1. Place the IPG into the IPG pocket, at a depth not to exceed 2.25 cm
(0.9 in), with the label facing the skin surface.
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