Precision™ Spinal Cord Stimulator System Clinician Manual
Clinician Manual
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5. Make a small incision at the desired exit site.
6. Create a subcutaneous tunnel between the midline incision and the exit site until the straw is visible and
accessible at the exit point.
7. Unscrew and remove the tunneling tool handle.
8. Grasp the tip of the tool with one hand while holding the straw in place with the other hand. Pull the
tunneling tool shaft out through the straw.
9. Push the lead or extension proximal ends through the straw, then withdraw the straw.
CAUTION: Do not tunnel splitter.
Note: If using the 2x8 Splitter and performing a permanent trial, the splitter tails may be tunneled to the exit
site.
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