Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Inc. dba. St. Jude Medical Neuromodulation Division 001 Manuel D’Utilisation
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Genesis Programmer User’s Guide
Disconnecting the Wand — Do not pull directly on the cord to disconnect the wand from the
programmer. Doing so can damage the cord and make the wand inoperable. To disconnect the
wand, grasp the connector at the contoured finger grips and pull gently downward.
programmer. Doing so can damage the cord and make the wand inoperable. To disconnect the
wand, grasp the connector at the contoured finger grips and pull gently downward.
Medical Tests and Procedures — Before undergoing medical tests or procedures, contact your
physician to determine if the procedure will cause you injury or damage your neurostimulation
system. Specifically, you should be aware that medical devices such as electrohydraulic
lithotriptors, therapeutic x-rays, cobalt machines, and linear accelerators may cause damage to the
electronic circuitry of an implanted neurostimulation system.
physician to determine if the procedure will cause you injury or damage your neurostimulation
system. Specifically, you should be aware that medical devices such as electrohydraulic
lithotriptors, therapeutic x-rays, cobalt machines, and linear accelerators may cause damage to the
electronic circuitry of an implanted neurostimulation system.
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) — Certain commercial electrical equipment (arc welders,
induction furnaces, resistance welders), communication equipment (microwave programmers, linear
power amplifiers, high-power amateur transmitters), and high-voltage power lines may generate
sufficient EMI to interfere with neurostimulation operation if approached too closely. Use caution
when approaching such devices and turn your IPG off if you feel any unusual sensations. Do not
turn the IPG on again until you are away from the area of EMI interference.
induction furnaces, resistance welders), communication equipment (microwave programmers, linear
power amplifiers, high-power amateur transmitters), and high-voltage power lines may generate
sufficient EMI to interfere with neurostimulation operation if approached too closely. Use caution
when approaching such devices and turn your IPG off if you feel any unusual sensations. Do not
turn the IPG on again until you are away from the area of EMI interference.
Control of Your Programmer — Keep your programmer out of the hands of children in order to
avoid the potential of damage or unauthorized change in stimulation parameters.
avoid the potential of damage or unauthorized change in stimulation parameters.
Physician Instructions — Always follow the programs and therapy instructions established for you
by your physician. Failure to do so may cause the therapy to be less effective in providing pain relief.
by your physician. Failure to do so may cause the therapy to be less effective in providing pain relief.
Unauthorized Programming Changes — Do not make unauthorized changes to physician
established stimulation parameters. If you find yourself in an unfamiliar screen display, press the
previous screen key.
established stimulation parameters. If you find yourself in an unfamiliar screen display, press the
previous screen key.
Magnet Usage — The magnet provided with your Genesis system is a high powered magnet
intended for use solely with the Genesis system. Keep it away from watches, credit cards, computer
disks and other magnetic sensitive items to avoid damaging them. Always place the “Keeper Bar”
on the magnet when not in use.
intended for use solely with the Genesis system. Keep it away from watches, credit cards, computer
disks and other magnetic sensitive items to avoid damaging them. Always place the “Keeper Bar”
on the magnet when not in use.
FCC Statement — FCC ID: PX 2001 — This device (Patient Programmer) complies with part 15
of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications to this product not
authorized by ANS could void the FCC certification and negate your authority to operate this
product.
of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Changes or modifications to this product not
authorized by ANS could void the FCC certification and negate your authority to operate this
product.
Case Damage — If the IPG case is pierced or ruptured, severe burns could result from exposure to
the battery chemicals.
the battery chemicals.
Cellular Phones — The effect of cellular phones on spinal cord stimulators is unknown and
patients should avoid placing cellular phones directly over the device.
patients should avoid placing cellular phones directly over the device.
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