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St. Jude Medical Ellipse User Manual

St. Jude Medical Ellipse
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St. Jude Medical Ellipse Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSt. Jude Medical
ModelEllipse
CategoryMedical Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Indications and Usage

MR Conditional System

Contraindications

Warnings and Precautions

Resuscitation Availability

Ensure external defibrillator and skilled medical personnel are present for device testing.

Lead System Compatibility

Use only compatible lead systems to avoid undersensing or therapy failure.

Handling Precautions

Disable therapy during procedures when touching terminals to avoid shocks.

Pacemaker Interaction

If using another pacemaker, ensure bipolar pacing reset and programming.

Device Modification

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

MR Conditional Devices

Conditionally safe for MRI use per specific instructions and system components.

MR Untested Devices

'Untested' means device use in MRI environment is undetermined.

Sterilization, Storage, and Handling

Resterilization Policy

Do not resterilize explanted pulse generators.

Implant Before Date

Do not implant after 'use before' date due to battery longevity.

Package Integrity

Do not use if packaging is compromised; return to St. Jude Medical.

Storage Conditions

Store in clean area away from EMI sources, between 10° and 45°C.

Temperature Equilibration

Allow device to reach room temp after cold storage before use.

Follow-up Testing

Implantation and Device Programming

Pulse Generator Explant and Disposal

Environmental and Medical Therapy Hazards

Hospital and Medical Environments

External Defibrillation Precautions

High Radiation Sources

Lithotripsy

Diathermy

Ultrasound Therapy

TENS and RF Ablation

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

TENS may interfere; place electrodes away from device/lead system.

Radiofrequency Ablation Risks

Minimize RF ablation risks by turning off therapies, avoiding contact.

RF Operating Frequencies

Home and Occupational Environments

High-Voltage Power Lines

High-voltage lines may generate EMI interfering with generator operation.

EMI Sources

Communication Equipment

Microwave/amateur transmitters may generate EMI interfering with operation.

Home Appliances

Some appliances or tools can cause disturbances; avoid direct contact.

Industrial Equipment

Welders, furnaces, motors, engines can produce EMI affecting operation.

Security and Detection Systems

Cellular Phones

Potential Adverse Events

Clinician Use Information

Physician Training

Maintaining Device Effectiveness

Device Storage

Details critical storage conditions and handling requirements for device integrity.

Sterilization Instructions

Directions for Use

Radiopaque Identification

Package Contents

Technical Support

Additional Information

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