Medtronic 8831 SynchroMed Activator, Model 8831 User Manual manual
Medtronic, Inc. SynchroMed Activator, Model 8831 manual
manual
You and Your SynchroMed®Activator
Model 8831 Activator for Your SynchroMed®or SynchroMed®EL
Implantable Drug Pump
Patient Manual
Caution: Investigational Device. Limited by federal law (U.S.A.) to investigational use.
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A Company Dedicated to Patients
Medtronic was founded in 1949 by Earl Bakken, a graduate student in
electrical engineering, and his brother-in-law, Palmer J. Hermundslie.
Today Medtronic is the world leader in medical technology, pioneering
therapies that restore health, extend life and alleviate pain.
From its modest beginnings in a 55-square-meter Minneapolis garage,
we have transformed Medtronic into a worldwide company that serves
customers in more than 120 countries. Each year, millions of patients
are treated with Medtronic products and therapies. We invest almost
$500 million each year in research and development, working closely
with the world’s leading physicians and scientists to enhance our
current products and therapies, and to develop new ones. Although we
are a large company, individual patients and their needs are still the
driving force behind what we do and how we do it.
Our goal is to improve the quality of your life. This booklet, which
provides information about your SynchroMed Activator, is one small
way we try to help.
Welcome to the Medtronic family. We wish you well.
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Explanation of Symbols
Status Light Symbols
Successful Dose Activation Incomplete Communication
Interval Lockout Activator Battery Status
Miscellaneous Symbols
IEC 60601-1, Type BF Equipment
Attention: See accompanying documents
Caution: This device contains a strong magnet. Proximity to recording tape and disks
should be avoided.
Medtronic®, SynchroMed®, and SynchroMed®EL, are registered trademarks of Medtronic, Inc.
Refer to the instructional label on the SynchroMed Activator for all applicable approvals.
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CONTENTS
FCC INFORMATION ........................................................ 1
INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 2
SYNCHROMED ACTIVATOR DESCRIPTION.......... 4
SYNCHROMED ACTIVATOR COMPONENTS
AND FEATURES ................................................................ 7
Battery .............................................................................9
Replacing the 9-Volt Battery .....................................10
To remove the battery ..........................................13
To install the battery.............................................14
STORING YOUR ACTIVATOR IN ITS POUCH.......15
ACTIVATION BUTTON..................................................18
POSITIONING AND USING
YOUR SYNCHROMED ACTIVATOR..........................20
How to use the SynchroMed Activator
with your pump ....................................................21
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INITIALIZATION .............................................................23
UNDERSTANDING THE SYNCHROMED
ACTIVATOR LIGHTS AND SOUNDS........................25
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................29
WHEN TO CALL YOUR
DOCTOR’S OFFICE .........................................................34
Call your doctor’s office if .........................................34
CLEANING AND CARE .................................................35
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................37
Model 8831 SynchroMed Activator
Specifications ...............................................................37
GLOSSARY.........................................................................38
LIMITED WARRANTY....................................................41
SERVICE..............................................................................45
WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD.........................47
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FCC INFORMATION
The following is communications regulation information on the
Model 8831 SynchroMed®Activator.
FCC ID: LF58831
This device complies with Part 15 Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized
by Medtronic, Inc., could void the FCC Certification and negate your
authority to operate this product.
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INTRODUCTION
You have been supplied with a Model 8831 SynchroMed®
Activator that enables you to activate a programmed dose of
medication prescribed by your doctor from your SynchroMed®
or SynchroMed®EL Implantable Drug Pump.
The SynchroMed Activator is one part of the system that was
prescribed for you and should be used only according to the
instructions given in this manual and those provided by your
doctor.
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This manual will describe how to:
• activate a dose of medication from your pump;
• determine if an activation was successful;
• determine if enough time has elapsed since your previous
dose to allow you to activate another; and
• understand the meaning of the lights on the back of your
SynchroMed Activator and of the audio signals from the
device.
If you have questions unanswered by this manual, or if any
unusual situations or problems arise, consult your doctor. He or
she knows your personal medical history and can give you the
detailed information you may need. In particular, you should ask
about the potential complications, risks, and benefits of this
therapy.
Important terms appear in bold text and are listed in the glossary
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SYNCHROMED®ACTIVATOR DESCRIPTION
The SynchroMed Activator can “talk” and “listen” to your
SynchroMed pump. When you activate your device, it sends a
command to the pump to deliver a physician-programmed dose
of medication. The SynchroMed Activator can also determine the
timing of your most recent dose. Additionally, the SynchroMed
Activator “talks” to you. Through a series of lights and beeps, the
SynchroMed Activator tells you if you are successful in your
attempt to activate the dose, if you are trying to activate a dose
too soon since your last activation, and if the battery that powers
your SynchroMed Activator is good.
Your doctor will program your pump to accept commands from
your SynchroMed Activator. Your doctor will program the
number of doses per 24 hours you may receive and the interval
before you may give yourself another dose, also known as the
Interval Lockout.
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Be sure to talk with your doctor about the number of doses
prescribed for you and the interval lockout period between doses
so you understand how the SynchroMed Activator is intended to
work. Your doctor may have to adjust your dose periodically
until a dose schedule is found that is best for your needs.
Use with Other Implanted Devices—The SynchroMed Activator
can be used only with the SynchroMed family of pumps. The
SynchroMed Activator is not compatible with other program-
mable pumps. The SynchroMed Activator may interfere with the
operation of other implantable devices. Tell your doctor if you
have another implanted device.
7Warning
Radio signals (telemetry) from the SynchroMed Activator may interfere
with the performance of other implantable devices. Do not try to use the
SynchroMed Activator to program another implantable device.
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Additionally, the SynchroMed Activator operates best in an
environment free from strong electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Examples of sources of EMI include, but are not limited to: strong
computer monitors, television sets, and other electronic
equipment.
7Caution
The magnet in your SynchroMed Activator may interact with other
implanted devices, impacting their operation or resetting their programs.
If you have other implanted devices, talk with your doctor about the
magnet in your SynchroMed Activator. Remember to keep your
SynchroMed Activator away from cards with magnetic strips (credit/bank
cards) and from computer monitors and TVs.
Refer to the SynchroMed pump patient manual for information
about equipment and conditions that may affect the operation of
your pump. If the SynchroMed Activator quits working, your
symptoms may recur.
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SYNCHROMED ACTIVATOR COMPONENTS AND FEATURES
This section describes the components and features of your
SynchroMed Activator.
The Activation Button is located on the top of the SynchroMed
Activator (Figure 1), as is the battery cover.
Figure 1. SynchroMed Activator top view.
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Finger Grips
Battery Cover
Release Tab
Activation
Button
Battery Cover
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On the bottom of the SynchroMed Activator (Figure 2), you will
see four indicator lights and a “target” represented by a drawing
of a hand holding a SynchroMed Activator.
Figure 2. SynchroMed Activator bottom view.
Medtronic Model 8831
SynchroMed Activator
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Successful Dose Activation
Interval Lockout
Incomplete Communication
SynchroMed Activator
Battery Status
Target Symbol
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When you use your SynchroMed Activator, the four indicator
lights will help you understand how well the SynchroMed
Activator is communicating with your pump. Each of the lights
represents a different message:
• Successful dose activation
•Interval lockout
•Incomplete communication
• SynchroMed Activator Battery status
Refer to page 25 for a detailed explanation of each message.
Battery
Your SynchroMed Activator runs on one 9-volt battery. You
should replace the battery in your SynchroMed Activator after
every 12 weeks of typical use or when the battery light on the
back of the SynchroMed Activator begins to blink or does not
turn on.
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If the battery in your SynchroMed Activator is good, the green
battery light on the back of the device will remain lit. If the
battery in your SynchroMed Activator begins to run low, the
battery indicator light on the back panel will begin to blink.
The SynchroMed Activator performs a self test each time a
battery is installed. You will see all of the lights on the back of the
SynchroMed Activator turn on and you will hear a beep when
you replace the batteries in your SynchroMed Activator.
Replacing the 9-Volt Battery
Replace the battery in your SynchroMed Activator at least once
every 12 weeks, or when the battery light on the back of the
SynchroMed Activator begins to blink.
7Warning
Do not use a mercury or zinc-air battery. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
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Dispose of depleted batteries according to local regulations.
To remove the battery compartment cover (Figure 3):
1. Hold the SynchroMed Activator with one hand.
2. Press in the release button on the end of the SynchroMed
Activator.
3. Lift off the cover.
Figure 3. Battery compartment cover removal.
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To replace the battery compartment cover:
1. Place the center hook on the edge of the cover into the
center slot on the SynchroMed Activator (Figure 4).
2. Lower the battery compartment cover.
3. Press down the end of the cover to lock it in place.
Figure 4. Battery compartment cover replacement.
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To remove the battery:
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Place one finger on the edge of the battery near the center
bottom.
3. Lift the battery out of the compartment. To avoid damage
to the SynchroMed Activator, do not use excessive force.
Figure 5. Battery removal.
Note: When not using the SynchroMed Activator for more
than 4 weeks, remove the battery to prevent corrosive
damage to the device.
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To install the battery:
1. Check the battery well for positive [+] and negative [-]
contacts. Match them with the {+} and {-} symbols in the
battery compartment.
2. Press the battery down fully into the battery compartment
without using excessive force.
Figure 6. Battery installation.
3. Replace cover.
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7Caution
Do not press the Activation Button during battery installation, because the
SynchroMed Activator may “lock-up” and become non-functional. If you
think your SynchroMed Activator has locked up, remove the battery and
insert a fresh battery.
STORING YOUR ACTIVATOR IN ITS POUCH
When you are not using your Activator, store it in its pouch.
Items such as bank or credit cards (with magnetic strips) and
floppy disks may be damaged by the magnet in your Activator.
The pouch contains a hard metal shield that protects these types
of items from the magnet (Figure 7).
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Figure 7. Pouch with magnetic shield.
Shield
Under
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Place the Activator in the pouch so that the back of the Activator
(the side with the lights) is against the side of the pouch that
contains the shield (Figure 8).
Figure 8. Storing your Activator in its pouch.
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ACTIVATION BUTTON
When you place the SynchroMed Activator over the pump and
depress the Activation Button on your SynchroMed Activator, the
SynchroMed Activator and the pump “talk“ to each other.
A clock in the SynchroMed Activator keeps track of your interval
lockout periods. You cannot activate more doses than your doctor
prescribes in one 24-hour period.
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Figure 11. Activation button.
When you depress the activation button on the SynchroMed
Activator, you will receive one of several messages in the form of
lights and audible signals (refer to page 25, “Understanding the
SynchroMed Activator Lights and Sounds”).
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Activation Button
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POSITIONING AND USING YOUR SYNCHROMED
ACTIVATOR
When you are ready to activate a dose, hold the SynchroMed
Activator steadily over your drug pump for at least three seconds
after you have pressed the activation button. You must hold the
SynchroMed Activator steadily to ensure that the SynchroMed
Activator and the pump communicate.
Note: If the SynchroMed Activator is not properly
centered over the pump after the activation button is
pressed, successful communication between the
SynchroMed Activator and the pump may not take place.
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How to use the SynchroMed Activator with your pump:
• Hold the SynchroMed Activator by the finger grips (Figure 1)
on the sides of the device.
• Use the target symbol on the back of the SynchroMed
Activator to help you align the SynchroMed Activator over
the center of your pump (Figure 9).
• Press the Activation Button and hold.
• While the SynchroMed Activator is looking for the pump, you
will hear continuous beeping. After you find the pump and
the SynchroMed Activator communicates with it, the beeping
will stop. You may need to move the SynchroMed Activator
in a circular motion near your implanted pump in order for
your SynchroMed Activator to “find” your pump.
Note: If you move the SynchroMed Activator away from
the pump too soon, the beeping will start again. If this
happens, realign the SynchroMed Activator and try again.
• When your SynchroMed Activator has successfully
communicated with your pump, you will hear a sequence of
beeps (refer to page 25, “Activator Lights and Sounds”).
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Figure 9. Correct placement of the SynchroMed Activator over a pump.
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INITIALIZATION
After you receive your SynchroMed Activator and each time
your pump is reprogrammed or refilled, you must press the
activation button to begin the interval lockout. (Refer to page 18,
“Positioning and Using Your SynchroMed Activator,” and
follow activation instructions).
When the interval lockout period is over, you will be able to
activate a dose.
Remember your SynchroMed Activator cannot activate a dose
the first time you use it. Instead, the device sets an interval
lockout period the first time you activate after:
• you first receive your SynchroMed Activator,
• your pump is refilled, or
• your doctor reprograms your pump.
Activate your pump using your SynchroMed Activator as soon
as possible after refill or programming to start the interval
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lockout period the doctor has set. Ask your doctor how long this
period lasts for you. You can activate a dose as soon as the
interval lockout time ends, if needed.
Figure 10 shows one example of a series of events from pump
refill to interval lockout end. Note that activation is permitted
outside the interval lockout period only.
Figure 10. Graphic representation of activation and interval lockout period.
Refill or
Reprogram
Pump
Interval
Lockout
Period
Interval
Lockout
Period
Time (hours)
Interval Lockout
Period Expires Patient
Activation
Initialize
Activator Lockout
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UNDERSTANDING THE SYNCHROMED ACTIVATOR
LIGHTS AND SOUNDS
This section explains the light and sound messages your
SynchroMed Activator sends you. Refer to Figure 2 as you read
the text below.
On the row of lights on the back of your SynchroMed Activator,
the top light (SUCCESS) turns green immediately after you
successfully activate a dose.
If you try to activate a dose too soon after your last activation, a
yellow light (second from the top) will turn on (INTERVAL
LOCKOUT).
If you try to activate a dose, and communication is not
established with your pump, the third light in the row will turn
on yellow (INCOMPLETE COMMUNICATION).
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The green light at the bottom of the row (BATTERY STATUS) will
remain green during activation as long as the 9-volt battery in
your SynchroMed Activator is good. When the battery is low, the
light will begin to blink green. (The light will not turn on at all if
the battery is too low to operate the SynchroMed Activator.)
All lights remain on for 8 seconds.
Your SynchroMed Activator produces different series of beeps for
various messages:
• Three beeps (ascending tones) in rapid succession mean a
dose activation was successful.
• Two beeps (ascending tones) in rapid succession mean your
SynchroMed Activator was initialized following a
programming session with your doctor.
• Two beeps (descending tones) in rapid succession mean one
of the following:
– You tried to activate a dose too soon following your most
recent activation.
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– You tried to activate too many doses within a 24-hour
period (more than prescribed by your doctor).
– Your SynchroMed Activator did not communicate
completely with your pump within 10 seconds.
– Your pump has not been programmed for SynchroMed
Activator use
The beeper cannot be turned off, and the volume is not
adjustable.
Note: If you hear two beeps (descending tones), but you
believe that your interval lockout period is over, try once
more to activate a dose. If you are still unsuccessful, check
your records to determine the number of doses activated
in the past 24 hours (refer to pages 39-40).
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Table 1. SynchroMed Activator Lights and Sounds
SynchroMed Activator SynchroMed Activator SynchroMed Activator
Indicator Light Light Color Sounds
Successful dose activation Green light 3 beeps (ascending tones)
Interval lockout Yellow light 2 beeps (descending tones)
Incomplete communication Yellow light 2 beeps (descending tones)
SynchroMed Activator Green light=good None
battery status Green light blinking=
replace battery
Initialization Yellow light 2 beeps (ascending tones)
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The following table presents potential difficulties that might
occur when you are trying to use your SynchroMed Activator,
and possible solutions for those difficulties.
Table 2. Troubleshooting
If this happens This might be why Try these steps
No lights appear • Sunlight may be obscuring • Shade the lights or
to be functioning the view move into a darker area
• No battery • Replace the battery
• Very low battery • Check to see that the
• Battery placement incorrect battery is inserted correctly
The beeper does • You may not be able to hear • Move to a quieter area
not sound, but the the beeper because of noise
battery light is on around you
• The beeper may be broken • Call your doctor
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If this happens This might be why Try these steps
The SynchroMed • Button may be broken • Check to see that the
Activator does not • No battery battery is inserted correctly
respond to button • Very low battery • Replace the battery
presses• • Call your physician if you
you have checked and
replaced the battery, but
your Activator is still not
responding
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If this happens This might be why Try these steps
SynchroMed Activator • SynchroMed Activator • Realign the SynchroMed
indicates that communi- is not close enough Activator using the target
cation with pump (within 5 cm) to the pump on the device
was incomplete; • The SynchroMed Activator • Ensure that the Synchro-
(incomplete light is yellow is not aligned properly Med Activator is in
and two descending with the pump contact with the skin or
tones sound) • The SynchroMed Activator clothing directly over
was moved too quickly the pump; if necessary,
away from the pump ask someone to help you
• Excessive EMI (proximity to • Position the SynchroMed
strong computer monitors or Activator over the pump
other electronic equipment) at least 3 seconds after
you push the activation
button. Do not move the
SynchroMed Activator
quickly away from the
pump location
• Move away from possible
EMI sources such as
TV’s or large computer
monitors
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If this happens This might be why Try these steps
After communication • The pump has a • Call your doctor
with the pump, the memory error immediately
SynchroMed Activator
continually beeps and
all lights flash
All lights are on, but the • Self-test has failed • Remove battery and
device is non-functional insert new battery
• Contact your physician
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Following are some guidelines for using your SynchroMed
Activator.
Do:
• Use your SynchroMed Activator only as your doctor has
explained to you.
• Handle your SynchroMed Activator with care. Do not drop,
throw, or toss your SynchroMed Activator, or immerse it in
water or any other liquid.
• Keep a fresh 9-volt battery on hand so that you can replace
the SynchroMed Activator battery when needed.
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WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR’S OFFICE
Call your doctor’s office if:
• you experience anything unusual, such as new or
unexplained symptoms;
• you notice that you begin to feel differently or worse;
• your symptoms do not decrease with activation of a dose;
• you are not getting adequate relief from your symptoms;
• your symptoms have dramatically changed; or
• your SynchroMed Activator beeps continually following
communication with the pump, and all lights flash.
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CLEANING AND CARE
The SynchroMed Activator is a precision instrument and should
be handled with care.
Disassembling or tampering with the internal components of the
SynchroMed Activator could damage it and make it inoperable.
Although the SynchroMed Activator construction is rugged, it
should be protected against sharp blows or physical shocks. Do
not drop or toss your SynchroMed Activator.
Clean the outside of the SynchroMed Activator with a slightly
damp cloth. Mild household cleaners will not damage the case or
labels. Your SynchroMed Activator is water resistant, not
waterproof. Do not immerse the SynchroMed Activator in water
or any other liquid.
Be careful to prevent moisture from entering the SynchroMed
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7Caution
Do not immerse the SynchroMed Activator in liquid, or clean it with
aromatic or chlorinated hydrocarbons, or acetone (for example, bleach or
nail polish remover).
If the battery contacts require cleaning, clean them with a cotton
swab dampened with rubbing alcohol. Do not use a pencil
eraser or sandpaper.
Replace a depleted battery to ensure proper operation and to
prevent corrosion.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model 8831 SynchroMed Activator Specifications
Power Source: 9-volt alkaline (type 6LR61 or 6F22E) battery
Operating Temperature: 49˚F—110˚F (9˚ C—43˚C)
Storage Temperature: -40˚F—150˚F (-40˚C—65˚C )
Relative Humidity: 10—95%
SynchroMed Activator Size: Approximately 5.3x2.4x1.2 inches
(13.5x6.1x3.0 cm)
SynchroMed Activator Weight: Approximately 7 oz (198g)
(including battery)
Battery Life: 12 weeks (average)
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GLOSSARY
Dose Activation—The initiation of a command from your
SynchroMed Activator to your SynchroMed pump that tells the
pump to activate a prescribed dose of medication.
Incomplete Communication—The failure of your SynchroMed
Activator to complete delivery of a message to your pump.
Interference—Anything that reduces the effectiveness or
interferes with the communication between your SynchroMed
Activator and pump.
Interval Lockout—A period of time during which you cannot
activate a dose using your SynchroMed Activator. This time
period is determined by your physician.
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Retain the following information for your records and for
your doctor.
Date of Activation Time of Activations
____________ ____________
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Date of Activation Time of Activations
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MEDTRONIC®NEUROLOGICAL EQUIPMENT
LIMITED WARRANTY
(U.S. Customers Only)
A. This Limited Warranty provides the following assurance to
the purchaser of the Medtronic®Model 8831 SynchroMed®
Activator hereafter referred to as “Equipment“:
(1) Should the Equipment fail to function within normal
tolerances due to a defect in materials or workmanship
within a period of one (1) year, commencing with the
delivery of the Equipment to the purchaser, Medtronic will
at its option: (a) repair or replace any part or parts of the
Equipment; (b) issue a credit to the purchaser equal to the
Purchase Price, as defined in Subsection A(2), against the
purchase of the replacement Equipment or (c) provide a
functionally comparable replacement Equipment at no
charge.
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(2) As used herein, Purchase Price shall mean the lesser of the
net invoiced price of the original, or current functionally
comparable, or replacement Equipment.
B. To qualify for Limited Warranty set forth in Section A(1), the
following conditions must be met:
(1) The Equipment must be returned to Medtronic within
thirty (30) days after discovery of the defect (Medtronic
may, at its option, repair the Equipment on site).
(2) The Equipment must not have been repaired or altered
outside of Medtronic's factory in any way which, in the
judgment of Medtronic, affects its stability and reliability.
The Equipment must not have been subjected to misuse,
abuse, or accident.
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C. This Limited Warranty is limited to its express terms. In
particular:
(1) Except as expressly provided by this Limited Warranty,
MEDTRONIC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES BASED
ON ANY DEFECT, FAILURE, OR MALFUNCTION OF
THE EQUIPMENT, WHETHER THE CLAIM IS BASED
ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE.
(2) This Limited Warranty is made only to the purchaser of the
Equipment. AS TO ALL OTHERS, MEDTRONIC MAKES
NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE WHETHER ARISING FROM STATUTE,
COMMON LAW, CUSTOM, OR OTHERWISE. NO
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY TO THE PATIENT
SHALL EXTEND BEYOND THE PERIOD SPECIFIED IN
A(1) ABOVE. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AVAILABLE TO ANY
PERSON.
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(3) The exclusions and limitations set out above are not
intended to, and should not be construed so as to
contravene mandatory provisions of applicable law. If any
part or term of this Limited Warranty is held to be illegal,
unenforceable, or in conflict with applicable law by a court
of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining
portions of the Limited Warranty shall not be affected, and
all rights and obligations shall be construed and enforced
as if this Limited Warranty did not contain the particular
part or term held to be invalid. This Limited Warranty
gives the purchaser specific legal rights. The purchaser
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
(4) No person has any authority to bind Medtronic to any
representation, condition, or warranty except this Limited
Warranty.
* This Limited Warranty is provided by Medtronic, Inc., 710 Medtronic Parkway NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604.
It applies only in the United States. Areas outside the United States should contact their local Medtronic
representative for exact terms of the Limited Warranty.
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SERVICE
The SynchroMed Activator has been carefully engineered and
tested to provide long, trouble-free service. If repair or service is
necessary, call Medtronic at 1-800-328-0810.
To register the activator for service covered by the limited
warranty, complete and mail the warranty registration card
inserted in this manual.
A serial number, located within the battery compartment
identifies each activator. If you write or call Medtronic about
your activator, refer to the serial number.
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NO POSTAGE
NECESSARY
IF MAILED
IN THE
UNITED STATES
BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 7611 MINNEAPOLIS, MN
POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE
MEDTRONIC NEUROLOGICAL
DEVICE REGISTRATION MS LN385
PO BOX 59262
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55459-9895
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IMPORTANT: Please detach, fill out, and mail this card to register your activator.
(The serial number is located under the 9-volt battery.)
SynchroMed® Activator Model 8831
Warranty Registration Card
Purchase Date:
(Mo)
(Last) (First)
(Area Code)
(Day) (Yr)
Name:
(Last) (First)
Name:
Address:
City:
Zip Code:
Zip Code:
Implant Physician Name:
Hospital Name:
State:
Address:
City: State:
Phone: () -
Phone: () -
-
Serial Number: NGM
-
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Medtronic, Inc.
710 Medtronic Parkway NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432-5604
USA
Internet: www.medtronic.com
Tel. 763-505-5000
Toll-free 1-800-328-0810
Fax 763-505-1000
UC200102537 EN
PN198565-001
© Medtronic, Inc. 2001
All Rights Reserved
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