SynchroMed II Drug Infusion System

Programmers & Accessories

Clinician Programmers

N'Vision Clinician Programmer Model 8840

The Medtronic N'Vision® clinician programmer model 8840 is a portable device that offers a single programming platform for the Medtronic implantable drug delivery and neurostimulation devices.

The clinician programmer is an external component of the system used to program the implanted intrathecal drug delivery system. The programmer is equipped with a touchscreen display for data entry, telemetry head for device programming, and an infrared port through which communications can be established with compatible printers.

N'Vision Clinician Programmer Model 8840

Features

  • Read and change settings from the implanted intrathecal drug delivery system
  • Print patient records using the portable printer or a standard office laser printer
  • Store information from up to 100 visits

Specifications

 
Power source Four AA commercially available alkaline batteries (LR6) (Do not use rechargeable batteries.)
Battery life Approximately 40 hours (with fresh batteries)
Clock back-up battery Type BR1225 lithium coin cell
Length 22 cm (8.75 in.)
Width 10 cm (3.75 in.)
Height 4 cm (1.60 in.)
Weight
(without batteries)		 680 g (24 oz or less)
Case material Thermoplastic resin and magnesium
Telemetry cable 90-100 cm (36-40 in.)
Screen color 4 shades of gray
Screen size 240 x 640 pixels
Serial interface IR communication link (IrDA 1.0)

Related Manuals & Technical Resources

  • N'Vision Clinican Programmer Technical Manual

    This manual presents information for users of the N'Vision Clinician Programmer, model 8840 including an overview and description, as well as the use, maintenance, troubleshooting, and specifications of the programmer.

Patient Programmers

myPTM™ Personal Therapy Manager

myPTM™ Personal Therapy Manager is a patient-activated device that empowers chronic pain patients with Medtronic implantable drug pumps to treat their increased pain by administering supplemental doses of physician-prescribed pain medication.

Indications and Usage

  • Used by patients with implantable drug pumps who experience:
  • Episodes of intermittent, unpredictable pain that hasn't been alleviated by the pump's pre-set release of medication
  • Inadequate pain relief or intolerable side effects from supplemental pain medications

Components

  • Carrying case
  • Optional detachable antenna
  • 2 AAA Batteries
  • Warranty card

Specifications

  • Battery life: 4-6 weeks (average)
  • Size: 9.4. x 5.6 x 2.8 cm
  • Weight: 111 g
Personal Therapy Manager (myPTM)

Additional Resources

This card offers a quick overview of how to use the myPTM programmer model 8835.

This document contains prescribing information related to the myPTM programmer model 8835.

This is the user manual for the myPTM programmer model 8835.

This guide provides in-depth information on the myPTM™ personal therapy manager and the patient activation software option on the N'Vision Programmer.

This guide provides an overview of operating the N'Vision software for the SynchroMed II Infusion System, myPTM personal therapy manager and the patient activation feature.

Revision Kits

8578 Sutureless Pump Connector Revision Kit

The Model 8578 Sutureless Pump Connector Revision Kit is used when a revision to the pump connector of an Indura® 1P Model 8709 or Model 8709SC catheter is required. The catheter interface facilitates connection to the pump at the catheter port and relieves strain on the catheter segment near the pump connection.

N'Vision Clinician Programmer Model 8840

Package Contents:

  • 1 catheter interface (non-trimmable) with pre-attached sutureless pump connector, strain-relief sleeve, and connector pin (without suture grooves)
  • 2 transparent spinal segment strain-relief sleeves
  • 1 ruler (non-sterile)

8596SC Intrathecal Catheter Proximal Revision Kit

The 8596SC Intrathecal Catheter Proximal Revision Kit is used when a revision to the pump segment of the Model 8731SC catheter is required.

8596SC Pump Segment Revision Kit

Package Contents:

  • 1 pump catheter segment with pre-attached sutureless (trimmable) pump connector (66 cm)
  • 2 opaque pump segment strain-relief sleeves
  • 2 transparent spinal segment strain-relief sleeves
  • 1 connector pin (with suture grooves)
  • 1 ruler (non-sterile)

8598A Intrathecal Catheter Distal Revision Kit

The Model 8598A Intrathecal Catheter Distal Revision Kit provides replacement parts for the spinal section of the Model 8731 intrathecal catheter and Model 8731SC intrathecal catheter.

8598A Intrathecal Catheter Spinal Segment Revision Kit

Package Contents:

  • 1 spinal catheter section with inserted guide wire (38.1 cm)
  • 2 15-gauge Tuohy spinal needles (11.4 cm and 9.3 cm)
  • 2 transparent spinal segment strain-relief sleeves
  • 2 opaque pump segment strain-relief sleeves
  • 1 v-wing anchor
  • 1 connector pin with suture grooves
  • 1 ruler (non-sterile)

Related Manuals & Technical Resources

Refill Kit, Model 8551

Refill Kit Contents:

  • (1) 1.5 inch 22 gauge needle
  • (1) 2.0 inch 22 gauge needle
  • (1) Extension tubing set
  • (1) .22 micron filter
  • (1) 20 mL syringe
  • (1) Template
  • (1) Fenestrated drape
  • (1) Instruction manual