What item is NOT taken into the operating room for a permanent SCS octrode case?

In the context of a permanent spinal cord stimulation (SCS) octrode case, a short tunneler is not typically taken into the operating room. The primary purpose of this procedure is to implant the octrode leads and connect them to an implantable pulse generator (IPG), which requires other specific items such as additional octrode leads if needed and testing accessories to ensure the functionality of the system.

The short tunneler is generally used during the procedure but it is not kept in the operating room for the actual implantation phase, as its primary role is to facilitate the tunneling of leads under the skin to connect the IPG, which would already be in place for the procedure. This contrasts with items like the IPG and extra octrode leads, both of which are critical for the successful implantation of the neurostimulation device. Testing accessories also play a vital role during the setup and verification phase of the procedure.