Description Description Description1414086Technical ManualProtego DF-1 S About this Technical Manual Target group This technical manual is targeted at medical personnel and cardiologists who are familiar with the following topics: • The use of ICDs and the respective leads, tachycardia therapy •...
Description Design and Properties of the Lead Product name Protego DF-1 S Model Length Protego DF-1 S 60 61 cm Protego DF-1 S 65 65 cm Protego DF-1 S 75 75 cm Features at a glance • Fixation: Extendable/retractable fixation screw, electrically active •...
Description Intended Use, Indications and Contraindications Intended use and indications In combination with a compatible ICD, this lead is designed for the following: • Permanent sensing and pacing in the right ventricle • Delivery of defibrillation / cardioversion therapies With its active fixation screw, this lead is especially suitable for patients with degenerated trabeculae in the ventricle for whom passive fixation with silicone or polyurethane tines is not possible.
Description Packaging, Sterility, Storage, and Disposal Box and label The lead is delivered in a box bearing a quality control seal and a product information label. The label contains the following information about the lead: • Name of model • Technical properties and data •...
Safety Safety Safety2414086Technical ManualProtego DF-1 S Medical and Technical Complications Medical complications Potential medical complications of using implantable pacemakers or ICDs include the following: • Formation of fibrotic tissue • Thrombosis, embolism • Elevated pacing thresholds • Foreign body rejection phenomena •...
• Please contact the responsible authorities or BIOTRONIK beforehand to determine whether these products are actually certified "MR conditional" in your country or region.
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Safety Risky procedures The table below provides an overview of procedures that present a risk to patients with an implanted lead or a device system. Take appropriate precautionary measures and observe the specific instructions listed in the table. Procedure Type of danger Recommendations for risk mitigation Therapeutic ultra-...
Diagnostic Procedures and Environmental Influences, p. 8). Additional information For further information about this topic and possibilities of risk mitigation, refer to the manuals for BIOTRONIK active devices. Preventing leakage currents Leakage currents to the active device, the lead or directly to the myocardium must be prevented, as they can trigger lethal arrhythmias.
Handling and Implantation Handling and Implantation Handling and Implantation3414086Technical ManualProtego DF-1 S Implantation: Basic Instructions and Safety Measures • Always implant the lead using X-ray monitoring. • Monitor the ECG carefully during implantation and keep external defibrillation equipment and a pacing system analyzer on standby. •...
Handling and Implantation Information on the Steroid Collar Intended medical use The lead tip has a steroid collar in the form of a silicone rubber ring that contains dexamethasone acetate. The intended effect is the reduction of the inflammatory processes after implantation and the inflammation-related post-operative threshold increase (lead maturation behavior).
Handling and Implantation Opening the Package Packaging composition The lead and its accessories are sealed in two blisters, one within the other, and sterilized with ethylene oxide. As a result, the inner blister is also sterile on the outside. You can remove the inner blister by using a standard aseptic technique and place it in the sterile field.
Handling and Implantation Checking the Function of the Fixation Screw before Implantation Function Use the enclosed fixation tool to extend the fixation screw (turn right, clockwise) and retract it (turn left, counterclockwise). When fully extended, the fixation screw protrudes a maximum of 1.8 mm from the lead body.
Handling and Implantation Accessing the Vein and Inserting the Lead Preparing the lead After all implantation preparations have been made, proceed as follows: Step Action Ensure that the fixation screw is completely retracted. Move the premounted lead fixation sleeve close to the lead connector.
Handling and Implantation Positioning and Fixating the Lead Prerequisite Access to the vein has been obtained through incision of the cephalic vein or puncture of the subclavian vein, and the lead tip has been inserted. Positioning the lead Proceed as follows to position the lead in the ventricle: Step Action Carefully advance the lead tip through the tricuspid valve into the...
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Handling and Implantation CAUTION Damage to the lead in the event of defective screw mechanisms Do not operate the screw mechanism if one of the following problems arises: • The screw mechanism has become sticky due to coagulated blood or bodily fluids.
Handling and Implantation Intraoperative Measurements and Tests Connecting the leads For a qualitative evaluation of the lead position, it is necessary to measure pacing temporarily thresholds, intracardiac potentials and the defibrillation threshold. For this purpose, temporarily connect the patient cable to the lead connectors using alligator clips.
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Handling and Implantation Suitable measuring devices BIOTRONIK provides measuring devices calibrated to the properties of the active devices for measuring pacing threshold, defibrillation threshold and intracardiac potentials. The input filter characteristics of the measuring device must be as close as possible to those of the active device, especially when evaluating the intracardiac signal amplitude.
Handling and Implantation Fixating the Lead at the Lead Incision Point Purpose Fixating the lead at the incision point in the vein or in the muscle minimizes the risk of dislodgment. The lead fixation sleeve enables secure and smooth fixation of the lead at its incision point and decreases the risk of damaging the insulation or coil during fixation.
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.
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Handling and Implantation Connector allocation The lead connectors are connected based on the diagram on the ICD housing. The connectors are allocated as follows: DF-1 connector • Connect the DF-1 connector for the ventricular shock coil to IS-1 connector • Connect the bipolar IS-1 connector for the ventricle to P/S V. Connecting the ICD lead to the Proceed as follows for each individual connector: device...
Handling and Implantation Lead Placement Depending on the implantation site and patient's anatomy, the lead may be longer than required to connect the active device and position the lead in the heart. In this case, we recommend placing the excess lead length around the active device in loose loops.
Appendix Appendix Appendix4414086Technical ManualProtego DF-1 S Technical Data Scale drawing Schematic diagram: Product name Protego DF-1 S Model Length Protego DF-1 S 60 61 cm Protego DF-1 S 65 65 cm Protego DF-1 S 75 75 cm Basic data Polarity, overall Tripolar Polarity for pacing and sensing In the ventricle: bipolar...
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Appendix Fixation and tip electrode Fixation principle Active fixatin Fixation design Extendable/retractable fixation screw, electrically active Penetration depth, extended length Max. 1.8 mm Typical number of rotations for 5 to 10 rotations extension or retraction Maximum number of rotations for 20 rotations extension or retraction Electrically active surface of ...
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Appendix Conductor RV shock coil Design Cable DFT wires per cable 7 x 7 Material of conductor MP35N*) - DFT Material of insulation Teflon PFA Outer diameter 0.28 mm (including insulation) Conductor resistance Length 61 cm or 65 cm Max. 1.6 Ω Length 75 cm Max.
The buyer/user bears the entire risk associated with the use of the lead. complications and BIOTRONIK shall not be liable for any loss, damage, or injury of any nature, whether consequential damage direct, indirect, or consequential, that may occur in connection with the leads and accessories or their use.
Appendix Legend for the Label Symbol Meaning Manufacturing date Use by Storage temperature BIOTRONIK order number Serial number Lot number Sterilized with ethylene oxide Do not resterilize Single use only. Do not re-use! Non-sterile STERILE Follow the instructions for use...
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Appendix Symbol Meaning Bipolar, endocardial active fixation lead with extendable and retractable screw Unipolar coronary sinus lead, fixation using preformed Bipolar coronary sinus lead, fixation using preformed tip Unipolar coronary sinus lead, fixation in vessel using silicone thread Bipolar coronary sinus lead; fixation using electrically passive, preshaped tip;...
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Appendix Symbol Meaning Positioning the lead in the coronary venous system for left ventricular pacing Coronary sinus Pace Pacing Sense Sensing Shock Shock Dexamethasone acetate as steroid eluant...
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