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The Boston Scientific FREELINK SC-5270 remote control has a communication range of up to 6 meters (19.7 feet) with the compatible external test stimulator. This means you do not need to keep it very close to you at all times, but it should be within the specified range for proper operation.

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  • Page 1 Press Side Button Morning Active Program Level to Unlock Program / copy to: Available program slot Empty Program Slot / copy to: Clinician program can not be overwritten Main Menu FREELINK™ REMOTE CONTROL HANDBOOK Main Menu Options Programs Programs Change Programs Morning Stimulation Areas Save...
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  • Page 3 The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Boston Scientific Neuromodulation Corporation is under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Table of Contents Introduction to the Freelink Remote Control Using the Remote Control Using Programs Using Schedules Adding a Therapy Rating Configuring Stimulation Areas About System Settings About MRI Mode Reminders and Messages Page 4...
  • Page 5 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Troubleshooting INTRODUCTION Page 5...
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  • Page 7 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 This manual has been color-coded to help you use the Freelink™ Remote Control (RC) while referencing the manual. Main Menu All features of the RC listed in this menu may Programs not be available to you (for example, Schedules). Schedules The settings displayed are dependent on your Therapy Rating...

  • Page 8: Introduction To The Freelink Remote Control

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Introduction to the Freelink Remote Control Designed for ease of use, the Freelink RC is a hand-held device that allows you to communicate with and control your Stimulator. Typically, Press Side Button to Unlock you will be using the RC to turn Therapy ON or OFF, increase or decrease stimulation strength, and change or modify Programs or Schedules that your healthcare provider has created for you.
  • Page 9 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Remote Control Buttons Buttons are located on the front and sides of the RC as shown in the picture. Lock / Home Unlock Press On the right side of the RC, you Morni Side Button Leve to Unlock will find the Lock/Unlock button...
  • Page 10 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Remote Control Screen The RC screen displays menus, icons, status messages, error messages, and other information. The screen displayed is dependent on the therapy configured by your healthcare provider. When the RC is not in use (for example, the buttons are not being pressed), the screen automatically darkens after approximately 1 minute to preserve the RC’s battery power.
  • Page 11 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Home Screen The Home screen displays the number and name of Note the Program or Schedule currently running. Modify the stimulation strength of your therapy while a Pressing the Home Program or Schedule is running by using the button will return buttons.
  • Page 12 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 After you press the Therapy ON/OFF button a large icon displays in the center of the screen to indicate on/off status. After a few seconds, the display will return to the Home Screen, examples shown below: Home Screen with Home Screen with Rechargeable Stimulator...

  • Page 13: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control Quick Start Guide .............14 Checking Stimulation Therapy Status ......16 Turn Stimulation Therapy ON/OFF ......17 Adjust Stimulation Strength ........18 Recharging the Remote Control ........19 Accessories ...............20...

  • Page 14: Quick Start Guide

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Quick Start Guide Morning Release Therapy Side Button 52.1 to Unlock Main Menu Decrease/Increase Start Therapy Unlock Stimulation Strength Page 14...
  • Page 15 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Main Menu Programs Schedules Therapy Rating Therapy Stimulation Areas System Settings Back Select Stop Therapy Main Menu Lock USING Page 15...

  • Page 16: Checking Stimulation Therapy Status

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Checking Stimulation Therapy Status If you are receiving subperception therapy, you should not feel that stimulation therapy is ON. Use the following procedure to check that stimulation therapy is ON. Press the unlock/lock button on the side of the remote at any time, even if the Remote Control is in sleep mode.

  • Page 17: Turn Stimulation Therapy On/Off

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Turn Stimulation Therapy ON/OFF Note Stimulation therapy can be turned on and off by pressing the Therapy ON/OFF button . To turn stimulation therapy on, you Stimulation therapy must unlock the RC first; then, press the Therapy ON/OFF button. will not automatically To turn stimulation therapy off, press the Therapy ON/OFF button turn off when the...

  • Page 18: Adjust Stimulation Strength

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Adjust Stimulation Strength To DECREASE To INCREASE stimulation, stimulation, press press Stimulation strength can be adjusted (after the RC is unlocked) by pressing the button from Morning the Home Screen. Stimulation strength can be adjusted when a Program or Schedule is running. 52.1 This will decrease or increase the stimulation Main Menu...

  • Page 19: Recharging The Remote Control

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Recharging the Remote Control Recharge the RC battery by The RC displays messages reminding you to connecting the RC to the USB recharge the RC if the battery power is low. Power Supply provided with the RC.

  • Page 20: Accessories

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Accessories The following accessories are provided with the RC: Remote Control Silicone Case - The RC Holster - The RC holster Silicone Case allows you to customize your RC. allows you to carry the RC You can access all the buttons, the USB port, on a belt.
  • Page 21 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 USB Power Supply - The USB Power Supply is used to recharge the RC battery. Connect the USB connector on the Power Supply to the RC. Then, find a convenient electrical outlet that will not expose the RC or Power Supply parts to water or direct heat.
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  • Page 23: Using Programs

    Using Programs What Is a Program? ..............24 Accessing Programs ..............26 Overview of the Programs Menu ..........27 Select a Program ..............28 Save a Program ............... 30 Restore a Program ..............32 Copy a Program ..............34 Delete a Program ..............36...
  • Page 24 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 What Is a Program? A Program is a group of configured settings that produce the stimulation therapy to help you manage your pain. One or more Programs were configured by your healthcare provider (for example, at the clinic) after consideration of your pain management needs and preferences.
  • Page 25 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Each Program can include settings for one or more Stimulation Areas These Stimulation Areas control additional parameters that can affect your stimulation therapy. For more information about Stimulation Areas, go to What Is a Stimulation Area? on page 56 . The image to the right illustrates the relationship between Programs and Areas.
  • Page 26 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Accessing Programs If your healthcare provider has configured Programs Note that can be changed, there are two ways to view the Programs menu: After entering the Main Menu Press the button can Change Program Programs also be pressed to Program 1 button...
  • Page 27 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Overview of the Programs Menu If your healthcare provider has configured Programs that can be changed, you can do any of the following operations: • Turn Therapy ON/OFF and adjust stimulation strength for the Program currently running •...
  • Page 28 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Select a Program Main Menu Programs Programs Change Program Schedules Save Morning Schedule 4 Restore to Therapy Rating Clinic Settings Lower Back Stimulation Areas Copy to ... Total Time: Day(s) Completed: System Settings Delete 52.1 hour(s) Back Select...
  • Page 29 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Note Change Program Change Program If any changes were made to your Program 1 therapy (for example, changing Program 2 Program 2 Program 3 stimulation strength), a Program Changed Save Changes confirmation Back Select screen will appear before proceeding with the selected operation.
  • Page 30 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Save a Program If you have made changes to your therapy (for example, Programs Main Menu Change Program Programs stimulation strength), you can Save Schedules Restore to save the changes as the default Therapy Rating Clinic Settings Copy to ...
  • Page 31 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Note If you select Save Save Yes, the Save? Get quick access to Saved screen Program1 Program1 will display the Programs menu Saved to show you by pressing the Cancel Select that you have Programs button successfully on the left side saved.
  • Page 32 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Restore a Program If after saving changes to a Program, you Main Menu Programs Programs Change Program decide that you want Save Schedules to change the Program Restore to Therapy Rating Clinic Settings Copy to ... Stimulation Areas back to the way it was Delete...
  • Page 33 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 If you select Restore Restore Restore Restore Yes, the Program1 Restore screen will Restored to Clinic Settings? Program2 Program1 Program1 display all screen will Programs display to Restored Cancel Select that were show you Back Select configured that you have...
  • Page 34 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Copy a Program If you want to create a new Program similar to one that you already have, you can copy Programs an existing Program to create a new one. Change Program Save You may want to do this, for example, if you Restore to Clinic Settings Copy to ...
  • Page 35 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Programs that Copy to... Copy to... were configured Program3 Overwrite? by your healthcare Empty Program3 Empty provider cannot be Empty overwritten and do Empty Back Select Back Select not appear on the “Copy To…” Program list. If you select a Program that is not Empty, Navigate to an existing or Empty Program to which the...
  • Page 36 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Delete a Program Deleting a Program will completely remove the Program from the Stimulator. Once the Program Main Menu Programs is deleted, it cannot be recovered. Programs that Schedules were configured by your healthcare provider cannot Therapy Rating Stimulation Areas be deleted and do not appear on the “Delete”...
  • Page 37 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Programs Delete Delete Program3 Change Program Delete? Save Program3 Restore to Clinic Settings Copy to ... Delete Back Select Back Select Back Select Navigate to the Navigate to Yes Navigate to Delete Program you wish to and press to confirm or No delete and press...
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  • Page 39: Using Schedules

    Using Schedules What Is a Schedule? .............40 Accessing Schedules ............42 Overview of the Schedules Menu .........43 Activate or Change Schedules ........44 Exclude a Program from a Schedule ......46 Skip a Program in a Schedule ........48...

  • Page 40: What Is A Schedule

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 What Is a Schedule? A Schedule is a therapy mode that automatically cycles through a group of Programs and Wait periods. A Wait period is a programmed period of time during your therapy when stimulation therapy is off. One or more Schedules may have been configured by your healthcare provider.
  • Page 41 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Each Schedule can include one or more Programs and Wait periods. For more information about Programs, go to What is a Program? on page 20. Each of these Programs are made up of one or more Stimulation Areas. For more information about Stimulation Areas, go to What Is a Stimulation Area? on page 56 .

  • Page 42: Accessing Schedules

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Accessing Schedules If your healthcare provider has configured Schedules, Schedules can be accessed by entering the Main Menu. Main Menu Schedules Programs Change Schedule Morning Schedule 4 Schedules Exclude Program Lower Back Therapy Rating Next Program Total Time: Day(s) Stimulation Areas...

  • Page 43: Overview Of The Schedules Menu

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Overview of the Schedules Menu If your healthcare provider has configured Schedules to your stimulator, then you can do any of the following operations: • Turn Therapy ON/OFF and adjust stimulation strength for the Program running •...

  • Page 44: Activate Or Change Schedules

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Activate or Change Schedules Main Menu Schedules Programs Change Schedule Schedules Exclude Program Therapy Rating Next Program Stimulation Areas System Settings Back Select Back Select From the Main Menu , press Press to enter the to highlight Schedules and Change Schedule Menu press...
  • Page 45 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Change Schedules Schedules Sched_2 Sched_3 Schedule2 Sched_4 Schedule Changed Back Select Press to select Press to activate the the desired Schedule. selected Schedule. SCHEDULES Page 45...

  • Page 46: Exclude A Program From A Schedule

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Exclude a Program from a Schedule If you no longer want to have an Note active program in your schedule, A Program can you can permanently remove that Main Menu Programs be permanently Program from running in that Schedules Therapy Rating removed from...
  • Page 47 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 If you select Yes, the Schedules Schedules Program Schedules Exclude Program? Change Schedule Excluded screen Exclude Program Lower Back Lower Back Next Program will display Program Excluded Cancel Select to show you Back Select that you have successfully excluded that Program.

  • Page 48: Skip A Program In A Schedule

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Skip a Program in a Schedule Skipping a Program allows you to Note advance to the next Program in an A skipped active Schedule without permanently Main Menu Programs Program is not removing it from that Schedule. If you Schedules Therapy Rating would like to permanently remove an...
  • Page 49 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 If you select Yes, the Program Schedules Schedules Schedules Advanced Change Schedule Advance to screen will Next Program? Exclude Program Next Program display to Program Advanced show you Back Select Cancel Select that you have successfully skipped the Program.
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  • Page 51: Adding A Therapy Rating

    Adding a Therapy Rating What Is a Therapy Rating? ........52 Entering a Therapy Rating .........53...
  • Page 52 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 What Is a Therapy Rating? Depending on the therapy that was configured by your healthcare Note provider, you may be able to enter a Therapy Rating. The Therapy Only provide Rating is a way for you to communicate real time preferences to feedback on different therapy types you may receive.
  • Page 53 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Entering a Therapy Rating Main Menu Therapy Rating Programs Schedules Therapy Rating Stimulation Areas Recorded System Settings Back Select The Therapy Rating Press From the Main Menu Recorded confirmation highlight the desired press to highlight screen displays.
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  • Page 55: Configuring Stimulation Areas

    Configuring Stimulation Areas What Is a Stimulation Area? ........56 Change a Stimulation Area Parameter .......57 Save and Restore an Area in a Program .....60...
  • Page 56 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 What Is a Stimulation Area? A Stimulation Area is the building block of a Program . Each Program can include settings for up to 4 Stimulation Areas. Each Stimulation Area is identified by a letter and Area A Stimulation Areas Amplitude...
  • Page 57 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Change a Stimulation Area Parameter Main Menu Stimulation Areas Area A Programs Area A Amplitude Area B Schedules Pulse Width Area C Therapy Rating Rate Area D Stimulation Areas System Settings Back Select Back Select Back Select Navigate to the Area...
  • Page 58 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Area A Area A Stimulation Areas Amplitude Area A Amplitude Pulse Width Area B Rate Area C Area D Back Back Select Back Select Press the To change another parameter, press the left Navigation button to return to the Area parameter button to decrease or menu.
  • Page 59 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Note Increasing the values for these Morning parameters, especially Rate may significantly increase the 52.1 energy required for stimulation Main Menu therapy. This may lead to longer or more frequent recharging of the rechargeable Stimulator or a lower life span on the non-rechargeable Stimulator.
  • Page 60 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Save and Restore an Area in a Program To save any Area parameter changes so that they are the default parameters, you must save the Program . This will save all changes to any Area within that Program.

  • Page 61: About System Settings

    About System Settings About System Settings ............. 62 Adjust Screen Brightness ............63 Adjust Volume ................. 64 View Information About Your Remote Control or Stimulator ..65...

  • Page 62: About System Settings

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 About System Settings Using the System Settings , you can set or change RC interface settings, such as the Alert Volume , the Remote Settings Alert Volume Screen Brightness , the Language setting Screen Brightness In addition, you can view information about the RC Languages the Stimulator...

  • Page 63: Adjust Screen Brightness

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Adjust Screen Brightness Main Menu Remote Settings Screen Brightness Programs Alert Volume Schedules Screen Brightness Therapy Rating Languages Stimulation Areas System Settings Back Select Back Select Back From the Main Select Remote Select Screen Press the or the Menu , select...

  • Page 64: Adjust Volume

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Adjust Volume The RC emits a single, short “beep” whenever you press a button. The volume of the alert can be adjusted or turned off. Main Menu Remote Settings Alert Volume Programs Alert Volume Schedules Screen Brightness Therapy Rating Languages...

  • Page 65: View Information About Your Remote Control Or Stimulator

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 View Information About Your Remote Control or Stimulator You can view basic information about your RC and Stimulator that may be helpful for your healthcare provider when troubleshooting an issue. Main Menu System Info System Info Programs Remote Info Remote Info...
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  • Page 67: About Mri Mode

    About MRI Mode About MRI Mode ................68 Enabling MRI Mode ................69 Disabling MRI Mode ................71 MRI Mode Error Messages (Rechargeable Stimulators Only) ....73 MRI Mode Error Messages (Non-Rechargeable Stimulators Only) ..75 MRI Mode Error Messages ..............77...

  • Page 68: About Mri Mode

    Ask your healthcare provider or MRI inside the scan room. center to contact Boston Scientific or visit the Boston Scientific websites (www.bostonscientific. com/ImageReady or www.bostonscientific-elabeling.com) for the latest version of the ImageReady MRI guidelines manual.

  • Page 69: Enabling Mri Mode

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Enabling MRI Mode Main Menu Programs Morning Schedules Therapy Rating Stimulation Areas 52.1 System Settings Main Menu Back Select Select Yes to enter From the Home From the Main Press to navigate to Screen, select Menu, select System MRI mode or No to...
  • Page 70 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 CAUTION The Remote Control is MR Unsafe and must not be taken into the MRI Scanner Room Note Stimulation is automatically turned OFF when MRI Mode is enabled. The Stimulator The MRI Mode Enabled The Home Screen will display the MR performs a series of confirmation screen Conditional Symbol...

  • Page 71: Disabling Mri Mode

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Disabling MRI Mode Upon completion of the MRI scan, the Remote Control is used to disable MRI Mode. Main Menu Programs Schedules Therapy Rating Stimulation Areas System Settings Back Select From the Home From the Main Press to navigate to Select...
  • Page 72 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Note The Stimulator keeps the settings that were set before enabling MRI Mode. If stimulation therapy Morning was ON before MRI Mode was enabled, then disabling MRI 52.1 Mode turns stimulation therapy Main Menu back ON. If stimulation therapy was OFF before MRI Mode was enabled, then disabling MRI Mode keeps stimulation therapy...

  • Page 73: Mri Mode Error Messages (Rechargeable Stimulators Only)

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 MRI Mode Error Messages (Rechargeable Stimulators Only) Caution Charge Stimulator Now Screen The Stimulator battery must be fully charged before MRI Mode is The Charger is MR Unsafe enabled. If the Stimulator battery is not fully charged, one of the and must not be taken into following messages will display.
  • Page 74 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Charge Stimulator Now or Disable MRI Mode Screen A Charge Stimulator Now error message Disable the MRI Mode before charging also appears when MRI Mode is enabled and your Stimulator your Stimulator battery level falls below the Press to disable MRI Mode.

  • Page 75: Mri Mode Error Messages (Non-Rechargeable Stimulators Only)

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 MRI Mode Error Messages (Non‑Rechargeable Stimulators Only) Stimulator Battery Low A Stimulator that has entered the Elective Replacement Indicator (ERI) or End of Service (EOS) period cannot be placed into MRI Mode. MRI Mode will not be enabled and the Remote Control will display “Cannot enter MRI Mode”...
  • Page 76 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 ERI or EOS During MRI Mode If MRI Mode has already been enabled and the Stimulator battery power falls below the threshold value, the Remote Control will display a message that the Stimulator has entered the Elective Replacement Indicator (ERI) period or has reached End of Service (EOS) of the device.

  • Page 77: Mri Mode Error Messages

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 MRI Mode Error Messages Impedances out of Range Screen While enabling MRI Mode, the system performs a check of lead impedances. If the impedances are not within the acceptable range, the Remote Control will display an error message. Press to acknowledge the message.
  • Page 78 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Press to acknowledge the message. Select Yes after Physician Your physician or healthcare provider must check the integrity approval to Proceed with of the leads and review the risks listed in the Physician Manual Enabling MRI Mode or ImageReady Full Body MRI Guidelines for WaveWriter Alpha to cancel the action.
  • Page 79 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 MRI Mode Error Messages Stimulator Error Screen If the system check fails due to a Stimulator error, MRI Mode will not be enabled and the Remote Control will display the Stimulator Error Screen. Your physician should not perform an MRI scan if this error is displayed.
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  • Page 81: Reminders And Messages

    Reminders and Messages Save Changes Screen ..................82 Rechargeable Stimulators .................83 Trial Stimulator ....................84 Low Battery Messages ..................85 Charging Remote Screen .................86 Charger Disconnected Screen ................86 Remote Battery Full Screen ................87 Button Stuck ....................87 End of Programmed Service ................88 ERI Screen: Only Applicable to Non-rechargeable Stimulators ......89 End of Battery Life Screen: Only Applicable to Non-rechargeable Stimulators ..90...

  • Page 82: Save Changes Screen

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Save Changes Screen The Save Changes confirmation screen will appear under the following conditions: • One or more changes have been made to the Program currently running, including: changes in stimulation strength (on the Home Screen), changes to any of the Stimulation Area parameters AND…...

  • Page 83: Rechargeable Stimulators

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Rechargeable Stimulators For a rechargeable Stimulator, the following on-screen messages will display when your Stimulator battery is low. For instructions on recharging, refer to the Charger Handbook. The RC will not Charge Stimulator communicate with your Stimulator while charging.

  • Page 84: Trial Stimulator

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Trial Stimulator For a Trial Stimulator, the following on- screen messages will display when your Trial ETS = External Trial Stimulator battery is low. Stimulator For instructions on replacing your Trial Stimulator batteries, refer to your Trial Handbook.

  • Page 85: Low Battery Messages

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Low Battery Messages The RC will provide on-screen messages to Refer to Recharging the Remote Control remind you when your RC battery is low. on page 19 of this handbook for more The following onscreen messages display: information on charging your RC.

  • Page 86: Charging Remote Screen

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Charging Remote Screen Charger Disconnected Screen This screen is displayed when the RC is This screen is displayed when the RC is being used and the USB power supply is being used and the USB power supply plugged in.

  • Page 87: Remote Battery Full Screen

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Remote Battery Full Screen Button Stuck This screen is displayed when the If a button is stuck on the RC, other RC is being used and the RC battery button presses may not function as becomes fully charged.

  • Page 88: End Of Programmed Service

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 End of Programmed Service Your Stimulator software has been Press to clear the message. The programmed to end service after a message will reappear approximately defined period. When your Stimulator weekly until the end of the Stimulator’s is within approximately 180 days of programmed period is reached.

  • Page 89: Eri Screen: Only Applicable To Non-Rechargeable Stimulators

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 ERI Screen: Only Applicable to Non‑rechargeable Stimulators When the battery of a non- In ERI mode you will no longer be rechargeable Stimulator is nearing able to save changes made to your depletion, it will enter Elective stimulation on the RC and your Replacement Indicator (ERI) mode and stimulator must be replaced to...

  • Page 90: End Of Battery Life Screen: Only Applicable To Non-Rechargeable Stimulators

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 End of Battery Life Screen: Only Applicable to Non‑rechargeable Stimulators When the implanted non-rechargeable stimulator has reached its end of service, the RC will display the following message: Stimulator at end “Stimulator at end of service. Call your of service.
  • Page 91 Troubleshooting Telemetry Help ............92 Bluetooth ® Help ............94 Unlinked RC ..............95 No Program to Run Screen ........96 Invalid Program Screen ..........96 Unsupported Stimulator Screen .........97 System Settings Reset Screen ........97 Stimulator Error Screen ..........98 Remote Error Screen ..........98...

  • Page 92: Telemetry Help

    6 meters (19.7 ft) with the compatible command. After the command is received Boston Scientific External Trial Stimulator. by the Stimulator, the remote control will make a “double beep” and display the Common sources of interference, such as requested change.
  • Page 93 Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 If the RC is unable to communicate with To retry communication with the the Stimulator, the ”Communication Stimulator–this resends the last command– Failed” message will appear: select Retry . To cancel communication and return to the System Settings screen, press CROP IN TIGHTER SO SCREEN IS MORE LEGIBLE...

  • Page 94: Bluetooth ® Help

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Bluetooth Help ® The Bluetooth Help tool is also available to assist you in improving communication between the RC and the Stimulator. To use the Bluetooth Help tool, select Bluetooth Help . The following screen Test the Remote at Di erent Positions...

  • Page 95: Unlinked Rc

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Unlinked RC The RC and Stimulator must establish a one-to-one link in order to communicate. This prevents a RC from accidentally communicating with an undesired Stimulator. If your RC is not linked to your Stimulator (when you have a brand new RC), the following screen will appear and will prompt you to link the RC to the Stimulator: Select Yes to complete this link.

  • Page 96: No Program To Run Screen

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 No Program to Run Screen Invalid Program Screen This screen is displayed when the This screen is displayed when the Stimulator has no Programs to run. Stimulator attempts to run an invalid Program. No Program Invalid to Run Program...

  • Page 97: Unsupported Stimulator Screen

    Freelink™ Remote Control Handbook, 92395657-01 Unsupported Stimulator Screen System Settings Reset Screen This screen is displayed when the RC This screen is displayed when the RC detects an incompatible Stimulator. experiences an error and a reset of the RC is required. Press to continue.

  • Page 98: Stimulator Error Screen

    This screen is displayed when there is error. Press to acknowledge the a critical error on the RC which causes message and continue. the RC to be unusable. Please contact Boston Scientific or your healthcare provider to order a replacement RC. Stimulator Remote Error Error...
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  • Page 100 Icon Description Alert Volume Delete Program Amplitude A B ... Areas Enter MRI Mode Exit MRI Mode Page Page Change Program Home Clear All Pairings Clinician Menu Copy to Languages Page 100...
  • Page 101 Main Menu Rate MR Conditional Symbol Remote Remote Battery Remote Information Navigation Restore to Clinic Settings e 100 e 100 Retry Program Save Changes 1 2 . . . Program Slot Save Program Pulse Width Schedules Page 101...
  • Page 102 Screen Brightness Trial Stimulator Battery Stimulation Area Therapy OFF Therapy ON Stimulator Stimulator Battery Stimulator Information System Info System Settings Therapy Rating Page 102...
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