Implanting the DBS System
Surgical Implant Manual
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8. Place the tip end of the Placement/Removal Tool into the closure dimple or anywhere along the
length of the Slider on the Retaining Clip to push the Slider towards the DBS Lead until it locks
into place. Use the tip end of the Placement/Removal Tool to apply pressure on the Slider face
in the opposite direction to ensure that the Slider is fully locked (Figure 21).
Figure 21. Lock the Slider
9. Remove the Lead Stylet.
Caution: Do not reinsert the Lead Stylet into the DBS Lead while the DBS Lead is in the
brain, as this may damage the DBS Lead and/or cause patient harm.
10. Gently fold the DBS Lead over and place it inside one of the four Lead Exit Slots in the Base of
the Burr Hole Cover (Figure 22).
Figure 22. Placing the DBS Lead into the Lead Exit Slot
Caution: Secure the DBS Lead using a Lead Exit Slot that is approximately perpendicular
to the Retaining Clip channel.
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