
Safety during Use
Operating Conditions
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Risks of improper handling
Disregarding the safety warnings can endanger the patient, the staff, and the equipment. Failure toobserve the safety warnings voids all damage claims and manufacturer liability. The following dangersmay arise in the event of improper use:•Risk to the patient of receiving ineffective neurostimulator therapy•Personal endangerment due to electrical impact
Changes not permitted
Only the manufacturer BIOTRONIK or a party expressly authorized by the manufacturer may performcorrective maintenance, enhancements, or modifications to the device or its components.
Authorized components
Only use components authorized by BIOTRONIK for your own safety. The use of any other parts voidsthe warranty and eliminates the manufacturer's liability for any consequences.Use the components authorized by BIOTRONIK for the intended purpose as described in this technicalmanual.
Defects
Do not use defective or damaged devices and components.
Liquids
Never connect a damp or wet device to the mains supply and never use damp or wet components.Protect the device and its components from the accidental ingress of liquids and condensation.
Operating ConditionsShipping and storage
If the package is damaged, please contact BIOTRONIK immediately. Do not put the device intooperation.AttentionFunctional impairment due to condensationWhen the device undergoes significant changes in temperature (for example, when transportingthe device or its components from a cold environment to a warm one) condensation can occur onor in the device or its components and permanently damage the electronics.•Allow the device to acclimate to the new ambient conditions. Before powering on the device,wait at least 1 hour to allow condensation to evaporate.
Setup location
CautionRisk of electromagnetic interferenceThe use of this device close to or in direct contact with other devices should be avoided, as this maylead to the device operating incorrectly.•Where usage in such a manner is unavoidable, you should monitor this device and alladditional devices in order to check that they are all working correctly.