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Capture/Sensing Thresholds. Capture and sensing thresholds should be determined with a PSA before
implanng the device. Connect the negave (black) PSA terminal to the poron of the lead terminal pin
corresponding to the p electrode. Connect the posive (red) terminal to the ring electrode poron of the
lead pin for bipolar leads or to an indierent electrode. For more informaon on conducng capture and
sensing threshold tests, please consult the PSA technical manual.
Establishing Baseline Capture/Sensing Thresholds. Aer the leads have been implanted and before they are
connected to the device, establish and document the baseline morphology for capture and sensing thresholds
for each lead using a suitable recording system, such as a 12‑lead electrocardiogram (ECG) or an intracardiac
electrogram (IEGM).
Implantaon
Physician Preparaon. The physician should be familiar with all components of the system and the material in
this manual before beginning the procedure.
Data Transmission. Implant the pulse generator no deeper than 5 cm to ensure reliable data transmission
with the Merlin
™ PCS or
Merlin
™
2 PCS
inducve telemetry wand. For MR Condional pulse generators,
implant the pulse generator no deeper than 4 cm to ensure reliable data transmission with the
SJM MRI Acvator
™ handheld device.
Paent Comfort. For paent comfort, do not implant the pulse generator within 1.25 cm of bone unless you
cannot avoid it.
Case Markings. Examine the markings on the device case and verify proper atrial and ventricular connecon.
Setscrew. Exercise cauon when turning the setscrew, which may be backed out of the connector if turned
counter‑clockwise for more than two rotaons.
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