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Boston Scientific Freelink User Manual

Boston Scientific Freelink
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91171771-02
Content ID: 92089552 REV A
Freelink™ Remote Control
Directions for Use
CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device to sale, distribution
and use by or on the order of a physician.

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Boston Scientific Freelink Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBoston Scientific
ModelFreelink
CategoryRemote Control
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Product Overview

Description

Overview of the Freelink Remote Control (RC) device and its purpose.

Safety Cautions

Important warnings and precautions for safe handling and use of the RC.

Remote Control Features Overview

Identification and function of the main physical components of the RC.

Basic Operation

Unlocking the RC

Procedure to wake the Remote Control from sleep mode.

Turning Therapy On/Off

How to activate or deactivate the stimulator therapy using the RC.

Selecting Language and Screen Preference

Customizing the RC display to user's preferred language and screen type.

The Home Screen

Home Screen Information Display

Details shown on the RC's home screen, including program and stimulation level.

The Main Menu

Adjusting Stimulation Amplitude from Home Screen

Steps to modify stimulation level directly from the home screen.

Accessing the Main Menu

Navigation steps to open the main menu on the RC.

Program Selection and Activation

How to choose and start a specific stimulation program.

Selecting Stimulation Areas to Modify Programs

Choosing specific areas within a program to adjust stimulation parameters.

Saving Modified Programs

Instructions for saving custom stimulation program settings.

Restoring Programs

Procedure to revert a program to its original clinic-set configuration.

Copying Programs

Method for duplicating an existing program to a new slot.

Deleting Programs

Steps to remove a program from the RC.

Managing Schedules

Functions for managing stimulation schedules, including selection and exclusion.

Exclude Program from a Schedule

How to remove a specific program from a scheduled sequence.

Advance Program within a Schedule

Procedure to manually advance to the next program in an active schedule.

Entering a Therapy Rating

How patients provide feedback on therapy effectiveness using a rating scale.

Accessing System Settings

Navigating to the RC's system settings for customization and information.

Accessing the Clinician Menu

Entering the Password

Procedure to enter the required password to access the Clinician Menu.

Clinician Menu Options

Overview of functions available within the Clinician Menu.

Stimulator Search and Linking

How to search for and establish a connection with a stimulator.

Clearing Stimulator Link

Procedure to disconnect the RC from the paired stimulator.

Checking Impedances

Using the RC to measure electrical impedance of the stimulator leads.

Reset Stimulator

Instructions for resetting the stimulator device.

Exiting Clinician Mode

Steps to return from the Clinician Menu to standard operation.

Performing Lead Check

Testing the integrity of the implanted stimulator leads.

Recharging the Remote Control

Battery Status Indicator

Understanding the RC's battery level indicator on the home screen.

Charging the RC Battery

Procedure for connecting the RC to the power supply for charging.

Troubleshooting

Telemetry Help and Communication Issues

Guidance for resolving communication errors and improving signal strength.

No Program to Run Screen

Understanding the message when no program is available on the stimulator.

Invalid Program Screen

What to do when the stimulator attempts to run an invalid program.

Unsupported Stimulator Screen

Message displayed when the RC detects an incompatible stimulator.

System Settings Reset Screen

Procedure for resetting RC settings due to an error.

Stimulator Error Screen

Handling non-critical error messages from the stimulator.

End of Programmed Service

Remote Error Screen

Information on critical RC errors rendering the device unusable.

Programmed Service Notification

Alerts indicating the remaining service period of the stimulator.

Battery Status and End of Service

Non-rechargeable IPG Battery Status (ERI)

Indication of the non-rechargeable stimulator nearing its service end.

End of Battery Life Screen

Notification that the non-rechargeable stimulator has reached its service end.

Icon Description and Index

Icon Descriptions

Visual guide to icons used on the Remote Control interface.

Alphabetical Index

Alphabetical listing of topics and their corresponding page numbers.

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