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13 General Safety InstructionsChanges not permittedOnly the manufacturer or a party expressly authorizedby BIOTRONIK may perform corrective maintenance,enhancements or modifications to the device.Touching clips of cables and leadsDo not touch the metal clips on the patient cable or thepacing lead. The device is in electrical contact with thepatient's heart and blood via the implanted leads. Touchingthe metal clips on the patient cable or the pacing lead mayexpose the patient's heart to dangerous electrical currents.Connecting cables to leadsCheck to make sure that the patient cables are connected tothe proper lead and the proper connection before starting thedevice. Connecting the patient cable to the wrong lead mayresult in ineffective sensing and pacing behavior and loss ofpacing support.Patient cablesCheck to make sure all patient cables are secure.Cables and woundsDo not allow the cable to come into contact with an openwound.Unused cable connectionsAttach unused cable connections close to the patient.Protective sleeves of cablesBefore connecting cables, make sure the protective sleevesare correctly attached.LiquidsNever use a damp or wet device or cable. Protect the devicefrom accidental ingression of fluids (e.g. infusion fluids).