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Problem Possible cause
Amplitude (intensity)
is too high
Electrodes are too
close together
Stimulation is
Damaged or worn
uncomfortable
electrodes or
leadwires
Ensure proper
program is being
used
Improper electrode
placement
Stimulation is
ineffective
Unknown
Stimulation only felt Improper electrode
on one electrode placement
Electrodes:
A. Worn or damaged
B. Improper
placement
Stimulation on one
Leadwires worn or
channel (side) only
damaged
Component failure
Leadwires
Intermittent Output
Intermittent program
in use
Stimulation is not Settings and
producing the Electrodes
usual sensation positioning
Phoenix User's Manual
Decrease amplitude (intensity).
Reposition the electrodes. Electrodes must be a minimum of 5 cm apart.
Replace.
A. Refer to section 6.1 for a description of the Programs
B. Contact clinician if discomfort persists.
Reposition electrodes. Electrodes must be a minimum of 5 cm apart.
Contact clinician.
A. Reposition electrodes. Electrodes must be a minimum of 5 cm apart.
B. Replace electrodes.
A. Replace.
B. Reposition electrode. Electrodes must be a minimum of 2 inches apart.
Replace.
Try each leadwire independently in each channel. If there is no output on
either channel the leadwire is defective and should be replaced. If there is
output on one channel only, a component may have failed. Call the Repair
Department.
A. Verify connection is secure.
B. Turn down the intensity. Rotate leadwires in socket 90 degrees. If still
intermittent, replace leadwire. If still intermittent after replacing the
leadwire, a component may have failed. Call the Repair Department.
Some programs will seem intermittent. This is expected.
Refer to section 6.1 for a description of the Programs.
A. Check that all the settings are correct and ensure the electrodes are
positioned properly.
B. Change the positioning of the electrodes slightly.
Solution
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