Percutaneous Lead Placement in the Epidural Space
Clinician Manual
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8. If lead repositioning is required, disconnect the splitter and reinsert the stylet before advancing the lead.
Repeat steps 5 to 7 until satisfactory lead position is achieved.
9. Use the hex wrench supplied to tighten down the setscrews until the wrench clicks.
Medical Adhesive
10. If using the Splitter 2x8, prior to closing the wound, clean the top of the splitter set-screw seal plug and
use silicone medical adhesive (e.g. Dow Corning Silastic
®
Medical Adhesive Silicone, Type A - Sterile, as
available from Boston Scientic, part number SC-4320) to coat and seal the top of the seal plug that has
been penetrated by the hex wrench.
Note: Inadvertent damage to the septum seal may lead to unintended stimulation at the Splitter 2x8 if the
Medical Adhesive is not used as intended.
11. Proceed to “Connecting to the Trial Stimulator” on page 39 or “Connecting to the IPG” on page 43.
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