St. Jude Medical Axium, User Manual

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changes how it works, turn stimulation OFF. Contact your doctor during normal 

business hours.

•   Return your Programmer and your TNS to your doctor at the end of the trial 

period, or when no longer being used. Do not discard or burn the TNS or 

Programmer. Fire may cause the internal batteries to explode. 

•  Do not attempt to dispose of the TNS or Programmer yourself.
•   Do not replace the TNS or Programmer battery by yourself, even if it does not 

seem to be working. Only St. Jude Medical personnel should replace the TNS 

or Programmer batteries. 

•   Do not use any other company’s device to program your Stimulator. Use only 

the Programmer provided by St. Jude Medical.

•   Do not allow unauthorized use of your Programmer. This may cause unwanted 

changes in the programming.

•   Do not use the Charger if the power cord is damaged. This may cause injury or 

damage your Stimulator.

•  To remove power from the Charger when not in use, unplug it from the power 

outlet.

•   Avoid unnecessary programming of your device. Frequent usage will wear the 

battery down faster.

•  Do not open or shred the battery.
•  Do not short-circuit the battery. 
•  Do not subject the battery to mechanical shock. 
•  In the event of a battery leak, do not allow the liquid to come in contact with the 

skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious 

amounts of water and seek medical advice.

•  In case of a non-responding unit, St. Jude Medical personnel will observe the 

plus (+) and minus (–) marks on the battery and equipment and ensure correct 

use. They will also wipe the battery terminals with a clean dry cloth if they 

become dirty.

•  Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
•  Seek medical advice immediately if a battery has been swallowed.
•  Keep the Programmer clean and dry to prevent affecting the battery.

Precautions – For Your Therapy

Follow these precautions to maintain appropriate therapy:

•   Follow the proper wound care techniques given to you by your doctor. 
•  When programming, temporary discomfort may be experienced due to quick 

changes in stimulation output. Talk to your physician about enabling the Ramp 

feature if this occurs.

•   Appoint a family member or friend to tell emergency medical personnel that 

you have a Stimulator, in case you need emergency care. You will be given a 

Medical Alert Card to carry with you. This card will inform emergency medical 

personnel that you have a Stimulator.

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High Stimulation Outputs – 

Stimulation at high outputs may cause unpleasant 

sensations or motor disturbances or may render you incapable of controlling