Limited Warranty - Leads
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Limited Warranty - Leads
Boston Scientic Corporation (referred to as Boston Scientic) warrants to the patient that the Linear Lead
Models, Innion 16 Lead, Lead Extensions, Artisan Surgical Paddle Leads, and Splitters are free from defects
in workman-ship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of implantation.
A Lead, Extension, or Splitter that fails to function within normal tolerances within (1) year from the date of
surgery is covered under this Limited Warranty. The liability of Boston Scientic under this warranty shall be
limited to: (a) replacement with a functionally equivalent Lead, Extension, or Splitter; or (b) full credit equal to
the original purchase price to be applied towards the purchase of a new Lead, Extension, or Splitter. Product
claims under Boston Scientic Limited Warranty are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
1. The product registration card must be completed and returned to Boston Scientic within 30 days of
surgery in order to obtain warranty rights.
2. The Lead, Extension, or Splitter must be returned to Boston Scientic (or authorized agent) within 30 days
of malfunction or discovery of defect, and shall be the property of Boston Scientic.
3. The Lead, Extension, or Splitter must be implanted prior to the “use by” date.
4. Failure of the Lead, Extension, or Splitter must be conrmed by Boston Scientic. This warranty
specically excludes defects or malfunctions caused by: (a) re, oods, lightning, natural disasters,
water damage and other calamities commonly dened as “Acts of God”; (b) accident, misuse, abuse,
negligence, or the customer’s failure to operate the Lead or Extension in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions; (c) unauthorized attempts to repair, maintain, or modify the equipment by the customer or
any unauthorized third party; or (d) attachment of any equipment not supplied by Boston Scientic without
prior approval.
5. This warranty does not include surgical accessories used with the Linear Lead, Extension, or Splitter.
6. The decision as to product replacement or credit shall be made solely at the discretion of Boston
Scientic. For a replacement Lead, Extension, or Splitter, the warranty will run only to the end of the
warranty period for the original Lead, Extension, or Splitter that was replaced.
This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, expressed or implied, including any warranty of
merchantability or tness for intended use. Except as expressly provided by this Limited Warranty,
Boston Scientic shall not be responsible or liable for any direct, consequential or incidental
damages caused by device malfunction, failure or defect, whether the claim is based on warranty,
contract, tort or otherwise.
Boston Scientic assumes no liability with respect to instruments reused, reprocessed or resterilized
and makes no warranties, express or implied, including but not limited to merchantability or tness
for a particular purpose, with respect to such instruments.