Abbott Eterna 32400 - Final Implant Steps and Checks; Replacing the Generator; Generator Replacement Procedure; Disposing of Explanted Components

Replacing the Generator
The following steps outline the suggested procedure to replace an generator:
1. Turn o smulaon or verify that it is turned o.1.
CAUTION: Exercise care when using sharp instruments or electrocautery around leads or
extensions, or they may be damaged.
2. Open the generator implant site per normal surgical procedure.2.
3. Insert the torque wrench through the septum of the generator header and loosen the setscrew by3.
turning it counterclockwise.
CAUTION: When performing the following step, do not bend the lead or extension sharply; or it
may be damaged.
4. Gently remove the lead or extension from the generator header; then clean and dry all connecons,4.
ensuring they are free of uid and ssue.
5.
To complete the generator replacement procedure, see the following secons: “Connecng a Lead or
5.
Extension to the Generator” (page 8) and “Implanng the Generator” (page 9).
Disposing of Explanted Components
Explanted Abbo Medical components should be returned to Abbo Medical for proper disposal. To return
an explanted component, place it in a container or bag marked with a biohazard label and coordinate the
return with your
Abbo Medical
representave or Technical Support.
Checking the Status of the Generator Baery
The generator contains a rechargeable baery. The amount of me that the baery will provide acve
smulaon depends on the paent’s smulaon sengs and daily usage me. To check the status of the
generator baery, use the clinician programmer app or paent controller app.
NOTE: Generator baery status is available upon inial connecon to the clinician programmer app and the
paent controller app.
The following list provides addional informaon about the baery status:
▪ Smulaon will automacally stop when the baery cannot support smulaon.▪
▪ Alert messages will appear on the clinician programmer app and the paent controller app when the▪
generator baery is low or depleted and when charging is required to maintain uninterrupted
smulaon therapy.
▪ An elecve replacement indicator (ERI) message will appear on the clinician programmer app and▪
paent controller app stang the generator may need to be replaced due to the generator baery
approaching its end of service.
NOTE: With rechargeable baeries, intervals between charging may become more frequent with use
over me.
Technical Support
For technical quesons and support for your product, use the following informaon:
▪ +1 855 478 5833 (toll-free within North America)▪
▪ +1 651 756 5833▪
For addional assistance, call your local
Abbo Medical
representave.
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