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Cautions:
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Be extremely careful when using sharp instruments around
the lead body to avoid nicking or damaging the lead, which
would require surgical replacement.
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Do not pull the lead cap out of the tissue to prevent excess
stress on the lead. If more slack is needed, gently grasp the
lead body and lift the lead cap out of the tissue.
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Do not bend, kink, stretch, or twist the lead body when
accessing the lead cap. Lead damage may occur, which
would require surgical replacement.
Figure 2. Make incision to expose lead and lead cap.
3. Cut the distal ligature over the lead end of the connector boot
(Figure 3).
Caution: Do not cut the lead when removing the ligature. Cutting
the lead insulation can result in loss of stimulation and lead
failure, which would require surgical replacement.
Figure 3. Cut distal ligature over lead end of connector boot.
4. Cut the connector boot over the lead cap to expose the setscrew
(Figure 4).
Figure 4. Cut connector boot to expose setscrew.
5. Hold the setscrew connector block firmly between thumb and two
fingers to prevent rotation (Figure 5).
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