Setrox S Active Fixation Leads - BIOTRONIK USA - News

22 Setrox S Steroid-Eluting Leads Technical ManualNOTE:Avoid blood contact to the stylet which may make its reinsertionand/or removal difficult. A spare stylet is provided in the inner tray.NOTE:BIOTRONIK stylets are designed to be 1 to 2 cm longer than thestylet lumen of the lead body.CautionStylet InsertionTo avoid damage to the lead, do not insert the stylet toorapidly nor use excessive force when inserting the stylet intothe lead.Securing the Electrode into the Endocardium9. After the electrode has been advanced into a stable position withinthe atrium or ventricle, attach the fixation tool to the connectorpin.10. Achieve permanent lead fixation by rotating the fixation toolclockwise until the helix is completely exposed.NOTE:A minimum of 8 rotations of the fixation tool are recommended tofully extend (or retract) the fixation helix.CautionIn the event of previous handling or repositioning of thelead, more than the minimum number of rotations maybe necessary to fully extend or retract the helix. Full helixextension should always be verified through fluoroscopy.11. Use fluoroscopy to verify the position of the fixation helix. Boththe helix and the tip are visible under fluoroscopy as noted in thefigure below.