Boston Scientific Vercise - Intended Use; Indications for Use

Vercise™ Deep Brain Stimulation Systems Information for Prescribers
Vercise™ Deep Brain Stimulation Systems Information for Prescribers
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Intended Use / Indications for Use
The Boston Scientic DBS System is indicated for use in the following:
• Unilateral or bilateral stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) or internal globus
pallidus (GPi) for levodopa‑responsive Parkinson’s disease that is not adequately
controlled with medication.
• Unilateral or bilateral stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) or internal globus
pallidus (GPi) for treatment of intractable primary and secondary dystonia, for persons 7
years of age and older.
• Thalamic stimulation for the suppression of tremor that is not adequately controlled by
medications in patients diagnosed with Essential Tremor or Parkinson’s disease.
Additional Intended Use / Indication for Use for Vercise PC Only:
• Unilateral or bilateral stimulation of the post‑commissural fornix in the treatment of
patients 65 years and older with mild probable Alzheimer’s disease, as an adjunctive
therapy for patients on a stable dose of cholinesterase inhibitor medication.