Boston Scientific Vercise - Securing the DBS Lead

Implanting the DBS System
Surgical Implant Manual
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Securing the DBS Lead
Once a DBS Lead has been placed, it should be secured.
Caution: While securing the DBS Lead, use care not to impact its implanted location.
1. Remove the Lead Stop by unscrewing the screw and detaching the Lead Stop from the DBS
Lead.
2. Slowly retract the Cannula to just above the burr hole by sliding it over the proximal portion of
the DBS Lead. Use care not to impact the location of the implanted Lead.
3. Fix the DBS Lead in place. Take care not to bend or clip on to any array regions, including the
distal length, of the Lead during xation.
a. To use the Burr Hole Cover, see the “Securing the DBS Lead with the Burr Hole Cover”
section of this manual and follow Steps 4 through 12.
b. An appropriate commercially available ller and mini plate may also be used.
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Ensure the
Lead Stylet has been removed from the Lead prior to applying the mini plate.
Securing the DBS Lead with the Burr Hole Cover
4. Rotate the horseshoe end of the Placement/Removal Tool so that the tool is oriented as desired
(Figure 18).
Figure 18. Rotational Direction for the Horseshoe End
5 Securing of the DBS Lead has been tested utilizing Biomet Mimix QS bone ller, a Stryker 12 mm titanium mini
plate, Stryker titanium screws, and a Boston Scientic 1 cm split suture sleeve. Data on le.