Assembling the Tunneling Tool
A Tunneling Tool and Straw are provided to facilitate tunneling of the DBS Extension.
1. Attach the Tunneling Tool Handle to the Shaft by turning the locking mechanism
clockwise.
a. Push the locking mechanism at the base of the Tool Handle onto the Shaft.
b. Grasping the Tool Handle and the Tip of the Tunneling Tool, rotate the Shaft back
and forth until the handle seats onto the Shaft.
c. While firmly grasping the Tip of the Tunneling Tool to hold the Shaft stationery,
turn the locking mechanism clockwise until secure.
Tool Handle
Stimulator Implantation
Shaft
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