Frequently Asked Questions - Impulse Dynamics OPTIMIZER Lite System Patient Manual

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What does my OPTIMIZER Lite IPG do?
Your OPTIMIZER Lite IPG monitors your heart rhythm and delivers
Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM) therapy pulses at a particular time
when the heart contracts. These signals are intended to increase the
strength of each contraction, thus improving your heart failure symptoms.
Your OPTIMIZER Lite IPG is programmed to your specific requirements
by your doctor using an external programmer connected to a wand that is
placed over your implanted OPTIMIZER Lite IPG.
2. Will I still be able to participate in the same activities that I do
now?
Yes, unless you are involved in contact sports or other activities or have
an accident that can damage your implanted system or interfere with its
operation. Your doctor will discuss this matter with you in detail.
3. Will my OPTIMIZER Lite IPG ever need to be replaced?
Your OPTIMIZER Lite IPG is powered by a rechargeable battery that
should provide you with at least 20 years of service. Using the instructions
in this manual, your doctor will show you how to recharge your device.
With regular charging, should your OPTIMIZER Lite IPG reach its 20th
year of service, your doctor will need to assess the condition of the battery
during your routine check-up visits. To help facilitate this battery
assessment, please fully charge your OPTIMIZER Lite IPG 7 days before
your scheduled routine check-up visit.
In addition, there is a risk that a problem will develop with a component or
a lead necessitating surgery to replace the IPG or lead(s). Since your
OPTIMIZER Lite IPG is not a life-sustaining device, you are unlikely to be
placed at risk if your device should not operate as expected.
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