Verciseā¢ Deep Brain Stimulation Systems
Surgical Implant Manual
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Connecting the DBS Lead to the Lead Extension
Exposing the DBS Lead
1. Palpate the Lead Boot and DBS Lead under the scalp.
2. Mark and create an incision in the scalp to expose the Lead Boot. Be careful not to damage or
cut the DBS Lead.
3. Expose the DBS Lead and Lead Boot through the incision.
4. Using the Torque Wrench, remove and discard the Lead Boot.
Note: To loosen the Setscrew, rotate the Torque Wrench counterclockwise. To tighten the
Setscrew, rotate the Torque Wrench clockwise.
5. Dry the proximal end of the DBS Lead.
Connecting the DBS Lead to the Lead Extension
Figure 29. The DBS Lead and Lead Extension Connector
1. Ensure that the Setscrew is not restricting the entry port on the Lead Extension Connector by
unscrewing the Setscrew 1 to 2 turns with the Torque Wrench (Figure 29).
Setscrew
Extension DBS Lead
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