16 English Inspire System Models 3024, 4063, 4323
200-079-101 Rev A
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4.625 x 6 inches (117 mm x 152 mm)
Inspire Medical Confidential
Leads
If the lead sterile package seal is broken or the package is otherwise damaged, return the
package to Inspire Medical Systems. Leads cannot be resterilized.
Table 2. Lead Storage, Handling, and Resterilization
Handling and Storage: Acceptable Unacceptable
Store and transport leads within the
following environmental temperature
limits: -10°C (14°F) to +55°C (131°F).
Only use sterile-gloved hands to handle
the lead; rinse sterile surgical gloves in
sterile water before handling the lead.
Protect leads from materials that shed
lint and dust.
Exercise care and appropriate
instrument selection when handling the
stimulation lead cuff with a surgical
instrument.
Do not implant a lead that was dropped.
Avoid excessive traction or sharp instruments.
Avoid severe bending, kinking, stretching, or
handling with surgical instruments.
Do not immerse a lead in mineral oil or silicone
oil.
Do not expose the respiratory sensing lead to
static electricity.
Resterilization
Leads cannot be resterilized.
• If the sterile package seal is broken,
or if the packages are otherwise
damaged, do not use.
• Return the package to Inspire
Medical Systems; see the back
cover of this manual for addresses.