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Renamic - BIOTRONIK USA - News

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15 General Safety InstructionsWenckebach testSince atrial single-chamber pacing is contraindicated for usein patients with no AV conduction, the Wenckebach test mustnot be performed on these patients.Burst pacingBurst pacing can induce or accelerate dangerousarrhythmias. Always have emergency resuscitationequipment immediately available when using this feature.Using in combination with radio frequency devicesWhile the device is designed and tested for limited protectionfrom the effects of high-frequency surgery, disconnect thepatient cables from the pacing leads when performing anelectrosurgical procedure whenever possible. Use of RFsurgery equipment may damage the device and/or inducedangerous currents in the patient cable which can beconducted into the patient’s heart. Perform an inspectionof <strong>Renamic</strong> and the PSA module after use with RF surgeryequipment.DefibrillationWhen connected with the authorized cables, the device isdefibrillation protected. During defibrillation, do not touchthe patient, the programmer the patient is connected to orthe attached accessories. Otherwise, there is a danger thatyou may suffer an electrical shock. Following a defibrillation,check all functions of the device.ElectrocauteryDisconnect the patient cables from the leads duringelectrocautery even though the device has been designedto provide protection against such effects. If the device isconnected to the patient during electrocautery, check theoperation of the <strong>Renamic</strong> and the PSA module afterwards forproper functioning.

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