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Handling and Implantation
Connecting the Lead to the Active Device
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WARNING
Open ports of the active device
Open ports are susceptible to contact with electrolytes and can cause undesired
current flows to the body.
Bodily fluid can penetrate into the device and damage it.
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CAUTION
Damage to the header while handling the blind plugs
A blind plug is provided for each port in the header; the provided set screws must
be carefully loosened or tightened.
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CAUTION
Damage to the lead connector
Ensure that the set screw(s) in the connector ports of the active device do not
impede the smooth insertion of the connector into the port.
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CAUTION
Damage to the thread
To avoid cross threading, never fully remove the set screw(s) from their threaded
holes.
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CAUTION
Damage to the thread
Use a screwdriver with torque control!
The screwdriver provided with the active device ensures optimal torque for
securing the connector without damaging the thread.
Note:
Ensure that connections are clean.
Note
Further information on connecting the lead to the active device's IS-1 and DF-1
ports can be found in the technical manual of the designated active device.
Prerequisites
Placement of the lead as well as the intracardiac tests and measurements have
been performed successfully.
Position of the set screws
In BIOTRONIK ICDs, the set screw(s) of the DF-1 connector port(s) are accessible
from the labeled side of the housing and the set screw(s) of the IS-1 connector
port(s) are accessible from the unlabeled side of the housing.
Safety warnings
The following precautions are to be observed when connecting the lead to an active
device.
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Close unused DF-1 ports with DF-1 blind plugs.
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Close unused IS-1 ports with IS-1 blind plugs.
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To unscrew or tighten the set screws, use only the screwdriver with torque
control provided with the ICD!
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Do not forcibly pull out the blind plug!
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If a lead revision is necessary, order new sterile screwdrivers from the ICD
manufacturer.
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Clean the connection with a sterile cloth if it gets contaminated during the
implantation.
