Table 8. Troubleshooting during postoperative programming
Problem
Painful Stimulation
Patient feels a burning sensation.
Technical Support
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Appendix A: Product Specifications
NOTE: Not all models are available in all countries. Contact your local representative for more information.
Patient Programmer Specifications
The Prodigy™ patient programmer (Model 3855 or 3856) has the following physical specifications.
Table 9. Patient programmer specifications
MRI status
Height
Length
Thickness (T)
Weight
Expected service life
Storage temperature
Storage humidity
Storage pressure
Operating temperature
Possible Cause
Frequency is improperly set.
Active electrodes are not positioned
over the correct target.
Patient has inadvertently changed the
programming.
Lead is fractured or current is leaking.
Patient has inadvertently changed the
programming.
Excessive scarring or fibrotic build-up is
present around the electrodes.
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Possible Solution
Adjust settings to a
comfortable level, avoiding
abrupt changes.
Set amplitude to zero and
program different
electrodes.
Reprogram the system;
review operation and usage
with the patient.
X‑ray the entire system for
lead fracture, breaks, or
sharp angles.
Reprogram the system;
review operation and usage
with the patient.
Order a new X‑ray and
compare it with the original.
MR Unsafe
6.8 cm (2.7 in.)
10.77 cm (4.2 in.)
2.6 cm (1.0 in.)
128 g (4.6 oz)
5 years
-10°C–55°C (14°F–131°F)
10%–90% (noncondensing)
70–150 kPa (10.2–21.8 psi)
10°C–40°C (50°F–104°F)