Abbott Endurity Core - Device Replacement

Pulse Amplitude. If the AutoCapture™ pacing system or Cap Conrm pacing system are not in use, determine
the capture threshold before programming the Pulse Amplitude. Program Pulse Amplitude to yield a suitable
safety margin for reliable, long‑term capture. Reassess capture thresholds periodically.
Noninvasive Program Smulaon (NIPS). Atrial or ventricular tachycardia or brillaon may occur during
NIPS. Therefore, (1) closely monitor the paent, and (2) have emergency equipment for cardioversion/
debrillaon readily available while conducng NIPS.
High‑Output Sengs. Programming high‑output sengs or a high Base Rate may shorten the me to ERI.
Runaway Protecon. Hardware circuitry in the device prevents it from smulang at rates higher than the
runaway protecon rate.
Runaway protecon rate for all devices is 220
min
-1
(± 10
min
-1
).
Sensing Conguraon. Sensing tests should be performed whenever changes are made to the sensing
conguraon.
Paent Noer. Before seng Paent Noer On, test and ensure paent awareness of the Paent Noer
feature. For MR Condional pulse generators with Paent Noer capability, the
Merlin
™ PCS or
Merlin
™ 2 PCS programmer permanently disables the Paent Noer when the pulse generator is programmed to
MRI sengs.
NOTE: For a list of devices with Paent Noer capability, refer to the programmer's on‑screen help.
Device Replacement
▪ Replace the pulse generator within six months of reaching ERI. Replace the pulse generator immediately▪
upon reaching ERI if one or more of the pacing outputs are programmed above 2.5 V. See Baery
Informaon (page 42).
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