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Physician Implant Manual
Rechargeable Stimulator System
The Precision spinal cord stimulator is rechargeable. Depending on
stimulation power usage and programming, the majority of patients
will need to recharge the Stimulator between once per week and once
per month. High power users will require more frequent charging.
Advanced Bionics recommends any recharge schedule that fits the
patient’s schedule and lifestyle while maintaining sufficient charge to
maintain stimulation.
stimulation power usage and programming, the majority of patients
will need to recharge the Stimulator between once per week and once
per month. High power users will require more frequent charging.
Advanced Bionics recommends any recharge schedule that fits the
patient’s schedule and lifestyle while maintaining sufficient charge to
maintain stimulation.
Developing a patient’s recharge schedule involves finding the right
balance between four things:
balance between four things:
• How much power is required in order for the patient to experi-
ence effective therapy.
• How often the patient wants to recharge.
• How long the patient wants to recharge.
• How the patient would like to manage their personal schedule.
• How long the patient wants to recharge.
• How the patient would like to manage their personal schedule.
The Clinician Programmer will estimate charging time based on 24
hours per day of stimulation at the programmed settings. Recharge
time can range from ten minutes to four hours. Patients should be
instructed to charge until the Charger emits an end of charge beep sig-
nal. The recharging process is simple, but important.
hours per day of stimulation at the programmed settings. Recharge
time can range from ten minutes to four hours. Patients should be
instructed to charge until the Charger emits an end of charge beep sig-
nal. The recharging process is simple, but important.
The rechargeable Stimulator battery should provide at least five years
of service. Over time and with repeated charging, the battery in the
Stimulator will lose its ability to recover its full capacity. This may
result in shorter intervals between charges. As a result, the Stimulator
may require increased recharge time after five years of service. The
Stimulator will need replacement when stimulation can no longer be
maintained with routine charging.
of service. Over time and with repeated charging, the battery in the
Stimulator will lose its ability to recover its full capacity. This may
result in shorter intervals between charges. As a result, the Stimulator
may require increased recharge time after five years of service. The
Stimulator will need replacement when stimulation can no longer be
maintained with routine charging.