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Manufacturer | Boston Scientific |
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Device Type | Deep Brain Stimulation System |
Indications | Parkinson's disease, Essential Tremor, Dystonia |
Electrode Options | directional leads |
MRI Compatibility | MR Conditional |
Target Areas | Subthalamic Nucleus (STN), Globus Pallidus interna (GPi), Ventral Intermediate nucleus of the thalamus (VIM) |
Pulse Amplitude | 0 to 10.5 mA |
Lead Type | directional leads |
Stimulation Channels | 8 independent channels |
Remote Control | Patient remote control available for limited adjustments |
Programming | Multiple independent current control (MICC), Directional stimulation |
Programmability | Multiple independent current control (MICC), Directional stimulation |
Lists Vercise DBS System models and their descriptions.
Describes the manual's content for implanting and using the Vercise DBS System.
Details indications for use and explains the Vercise DBS System components.
Lists conditions for non-use, potential risks, and necessary preventative measures.
Lists known risks and potential negative outcomes of using the DBS system.
Lists components for IPG, Lead, Extension, Tunneling Tool, and Spares kits.
Covers prerequisites and the surgical procedure for implanting the DBS Lead.
Details stimulation testing during surgery and securing the DBS Lead post-implantation.
Outlines the procedure for implanting the Vercise Stimulator and related tasks.
Details connecting the DBS Lead to the Extension and assembling tools.
Describes how to remove the DBS Lead, Extensions, and Stimulator.
Discusses battery life, status, and messages for the Vercise Stimulator.
Covers charging the Charger, Stimulator, and using accessories like the collar/patch.
Covers basic use, position, linking, on/off, signal strength, and amplitude.
Instructions for selecting, modifying, and saving programs.
Includes Clinician Options, Restore, and Searching functions.
Details CP Mode, Impedances, Clear Link, and Language settings.
Explains charge density limits and warnings for programming stimulation.
Describes Stimulator, Leads, Extensions, Lead Boot, Suture Sleeve, and Tunneling Tool.
Explains how the Clinician Programmer communicates with the Stimulator.
Details the limited warranty for the Implantable Pulse Generator (IPG).
Covers warranties for Leads, Extensions, Boots, Remote Control, and Charger.
Discusses the expected lifespan of the rechargeable Stimulator battery.
Provides methods for calculating battery longevity with multiple areas/programs.