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The following functions remain active when the replacement indication is reached:

Mode switching

PMT detection and termination

Biventricular synchronization

NOTE:

The statistics are frozen when ERI is reached.

WARNING

High Output Settings – High output settings combined with extremely low lead impedance may reduce the life expectancy of the Stratos CRT-Ps. Programming of pulse amplitudes, higher than 4.8 V, in combination with long pulse widths and/or high pacing rates may lead to premature activation of the replacement indicator.

Table 31 shows the expected longevity (in months) from BOS to

ERI at standard program for Stratos CRT-Ps. The Stratos programmer software provides an estimated time to ERI in months and years that is updated each time the device is reprogrammed. This estimation allows the physician to understand the longevity effects of modifying programmed parameters. The data is based on the referenced lead impedance for each chamber, 100% biventricular pacing and the data supplied by the battery manufacturer.

Table 31: Nominal pulse generator longevity

 

Standard*

Pulse Generator

(BOS - ERI) in Months

Stratos LV / LV-T (500 ohms)

51

Stratos LV / LV-T (1000 ohms)

60

*Standard: 60 ppm, 3.6 V, 0.4 ms