Medtronic 97745 97745 User Manual part 5 of 6

Medtronic, Inc. 97745 part 5 of 6

User Manual part 5 of 6

Figure 7.4 Batteries screen with neurostimulator Finished status.Notes:–If recharging is interrupted, or issuesare experienced while attempting torecharge. Refer to "Troubleshooting" onpage 163 for causes and solutions.–Refer to "Changing the rechargingtemperature and speed" on page 155to change the recharging temperatureEnglish  97745 2013-04Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04152Using the recharging system with the implanted neurostimulator 7
and speed while recharging yourneurostimulator battery. Table 7.1 Recharging status indicators Indicator DescriptionGreen flashinglightRecharging is in progress.Green steadylightRecharging is finished. The battery isfully charged.Amber flashinglightThere may be a recharging problem,see "Troubleshooting" on page 163 forinformation.Amber steadylightRecharging ended due to a problem,see "Troubleshooting" on page 163 formore information.Audio alert(Beeping)There may be a recharging problem,the controller screen may displayinformation to help you resolve theproblems. If the problem is notresolved, see "Troubleshooting" onpage 163 for more information.The Audio alert is optional and can beturned on or off from the controllerMenu, see "Changing the audio andvibration settings" on page 84 forinstructions for setting the preferencesfor the Audio alert.97745 2013-04  English Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04153Using the recharging system with the implanted neurostimulator 7
To stop recharging theneurostimulator batteryYou can stop the recharging process at anytime, even before the Batteries screenindicates that recharging is Finished.1. If necessary, press and hold the Lock ( )button on the Unlock screen.2. Press the Stop button on the Batteriesscreen (Figure 7.5).Figure 7.5 Batteries screen with the neurostimulator recharging quality.The Batteries screen will read Finishedwith the percentage of battery that theEnglish  97745 2013-04Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04154Using the recharging system with the implanted neurostimulator 7
controller and neurostimulator currentlyhold (Figure 7.6).Figure 7.6 Batteries screen with neurostimulator Finished status.3. Press the Exit ( ) button to view the Homescreen.Note: If you want to continue recharging,press the Recharge button shown on theBatteries screen. Refer to "Recharging theneurostimulator battery" on page 146.Changing the rechargingtemperature and speedThe recharging temperature and speed canonly be adjusted while the neurostimulator is97745 2013-04  English Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04155Using the recharging system with the implanted neurostimulator 7
being actively recharged. The higher thenumber, the quicker and warmer rechargingwill be. The default recharging temperatureand speed is 4.1. Start the process for recharging theneurostimulator battery. Refer to"Recharging the neurostimulator battery"on page 146.2. If necessary, press and hold the Lock ( )button on the Unlock screen.3. Press the Exit ( ) button on the Batteriesscreen.4. Press the Menu ( ) button on the Homescreen.5. Drag the slider bar, or use the Increase/Decrease key to view additionalpreferences on the Menu screen.6. Select the Recharging button. TheRecharging screen is shown (Figure 7.7).English  97745 2013-04Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04156Using the recharging system with the implanted neurostimulator 7
Figure 7.7 Recharging screen.7. Using the touchscreen or the Increase/Decrease key, select the circle next to thedesired recharging temperature and speed(Figure 7.7).–The more bars you select, and thehigher the number, the faster therecharging speed and the warmer therecharger will feel while you arerecharging.–It is normal to feel some heat under therecharger while recharging, if this isuncomfortable, reduce the rechargingspeed.97745 2013-04  English Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04157Using the recharging system with the implanted neurostimulator 7
–The recharging temperature and speedthat you select will stay the same untilyou change the setting again.8. Press the OK button to exit.9. Press the Exit ( ) button to return to theHome screen.10.Press the Battery status ( ) button toview the Batteries screen.Or, press the Lock ( ) button to lock thecontroller.Recharging the controllerbattery packThis procedure requires the power supplypackaged with the recharging system. Refer tothe manual packaged with the rechargingsystem for more information about the powersupply.The power supply cannot be used to rechargetype AA batteries.1. Plug the power supply into an electricaloutlet (Figure 7.8).English  97745 2013-04Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04158Using the recharging system with the implanted neurostimulator 7
2. Plug the connector end of the power supplyinto the charging port of the controller(Figure 7.8).Figure 7.8 Plug the power supply into the electrical outlet and controller charging port.Notes:–The recharging light will flash greenwhile your controller battery pack isrecharging.97745 2013-04  English Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04159Using the recharging system with the implanted neurostimulator 7
–Refer to Table 7.1 on page 153 for moreinformation about recharging statusindicators.3. Press and hold the Lock ( ) button on theUnlock screen. The controller will displaythe Batteries screen (Figure 7.9).Figure 7.9 Batteries screen with the controller recharging status.4. Press the Exit ( ) button to view the Homescreen.5. Press the Lock ( ) button to lock thecontroller while recharging.English  97745 2013-04Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04160Using the recharging system with the implanted neurostimulator 7
Note: The controller should be locked whilerecharging the battery pack to help speedup the recharging process.When the controller battery pack iscompletely charged, the recharging lightwill be steady green and no longer flashing.The Batteries screen displays Finished(Figure 7.10).Figure 7.10 Batteries screen with controller Finished status.6. To complete recharging the controllerbattery pack at any time, unplug the powersupply from the controller charging port.97745 2013-04  English Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04161Using the recharging system with the implanted neurostimulator 7
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This chapter will help you if you areexperiencing problems with your Controller. Italso provides information on when to call yourclinician.Note: If you cannot solve a problem or if yourproblem is not described here, contact yourclinician.Controller screensThe controller displays three different types ofscreens: warning screens, alert screens, andnotification screens. These screens provideyou with information about your system, alertyou to a problem with your system, or guideyou during controller use. Icon Description Screen typeRed triangle with anexclamation pointWarning screenOrange triangle with anexclamation pointAlert screenBlue circle with the letter 'i' NotificationscreenEnglish  97745 2013-04Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04164Troubleshooting 8
Warning screensWarning screens indicate a problem with thecontroller, recharger, or neurostimulator.Table 8.1 describes the possible warningscreens and provides instructions (see bluetext) on how to resolve the problem and clearthe screen.If the warning screen is not resolved using theinstructions in Table 8.1, write down themessage on the screen and the number in thebottom right corner of the warning screen, andcall Medtronic or your clinician.97745 2013-04  English Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04165Troubleshooting 8
 Table 8.1 Warning screens Message Cause and actionThe controller batteries aredepleted. Programming is notavailable.Recharge the controllerbattery pack now. Refer to"Recharging the controllerbattery pack" on page 158.The controller batteries aredepleted. Programming is notavailable.Replace the controllerbatteries now. Refer to"Replacing the type AAcontroller batteries" onpage 206.English  97745 2013-04Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04166Troubleshooting 8
 Table 8.1 Warning screens (continued)Message Cause and actionThe implanted neurostimulatorbatteries are depleted.Stimulation is not available.Recharge the implantedneurostimulator. Refer to"Recharging the implantedneurostimulator battery" onpage 146.The external neurostimulatorbatteries are low and stimulationwill not be available soon.Write down the message onthe screen and the screennumber in the bottom rightcorner. Do not replace theexternal neurostimulatorbatteries by yourself. Callyour clinician.Press the OK button to exitthis screen.97745 2013-04  English Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04167Troubleshooting 8
 Table 8.1 Warning screens (continued)Message Cause and actionThe ENS button on the externalneurostimulator is stuck in thepressed position.Press and release the ENSbutton, then press the OKbutton to clear the screen.If this does not solve theproblem, write down themessage on the screen andthe screen number in thebottom right corner, and callyour clinician.The controller battery pack islow and the controller is unableto recharge the implantedneurostimulator battery.Recharge the controllerbattery pack. Refer to"Recharging the controllerbattery pack" on page 158.Press the OK button to exitthis screen.English  97745 2013-04Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04168Troubleshooting 8
 Table 8.1 Warning screens (continued)Message Cause and actionThe external neurostimulatormay have reached its end ofservice (EOS) and needs to bechecked by your clinician.Stimulation is not available.The implanted neurostimulatorneeds to be checked by yourclinician. Stimulation is notavailable.Write down the message onthe screen and the screennumber in the bottom rightcorner, and call yourclinician.The neurostimulator therapysettings are not complete.Write down the message onthe screen and the screennumber in the bottom rightcorner, and call yourclinician.97745 2013-04  English Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04169Troubleshooting 8
 Table 8.1 Warning screens (continued)Message Cause and actionThe external neurostimulatorlead door was open whileattempting to adjuststimulation.Close the lead door on yourexternal neurostimulator.Retry adjusting yourstimulation settings. If youcannot easily close the door,contact your clinician.Press the OK button to exitthis screen.There is a problem with therecharger. The recharger willnot be able to recharge yourimplanted neurostimulator.Disconnect the rechargerfrom the controller.Write down the message onthe screen and the screennumber in the bottom rightcorner, and call Medtronic.Press the OK button to exitthis screen.English  97745 2013-04Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04170Troubleshooting 8
 Table 8.1 Warning screens (continued)Message Cause and actionYour controller is using type AAbatteries. Type AA batteriescannot be used to recharge animplanted neurostimulator.Replace the controllerbatteries with the batterypack. Refer to the rechargingsystem user manual forinstructions on replacing thebattery pack.If you do not have a batterypack, call Medtronic.Press the OK button to exitthis screen.97745 2013-04  English Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04171Troubleshooting 8
 Table 8.1 Warning screens (continued)Message Cause and actionThe software is not workingcorrectly. Stimulation may havestopped.Write down the message onthe screen and the screennumber in the bottom rightcorner, then follow thesesteps:1. Remove and reinsert thecontroller batteries, thenretry the action thatcaused the error screen toappear.2. If this does not solve theproblem, call Medtronic.English  97745 2013-04Filename Date TimeUC200xxxxxx EN4.625″ x 6.0″ inches (117 mm x 152 mm)Medtronic ConfidentialPPManual.xsl - PatientProgrammerTemplate.fmVersion: 05-01-2012M948515A001 Rev X 2013-04172Troubleshooting 8

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