Implanting the DBS System
Surgical Implant Manual
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2. Grip the DBS Lead next to the Retention Sleeve. Grip the Extension in the center of the
Extension Connector (Figure 30).
Note: Grip the stiff portion of the Lead to avoid accidentally bending or kinking the Lead and
potentially damaging the Lead during insertion into the Lead Extension Connector.
Figure 30. Grip the DBS Lead and the Center of the Lead Extension Connector
Prior to Insertion
3. Push the DBS Lead into the Lead Extension Connector until the DBS Lead Contacts align with
the Extension Contacts. Do not tighten the Setscrews at this time.
Caution: Take care not to bend or kink the proximal Lead array, the stiff portion of the Lead
body adjacent to the array, or the Lead Extension Connector during insertion.
If using a 2x8 Lead Extension, it is recommended that the Left hemisphere DBS Lead be
inserted into the port with the gold connector block and the Right hemisphere DBS Lead into
the port with silver connector block within Lead Extension Connector.
Some resistance may be felt as each Contact enters the Lead Extension Connector. You
should be able to view the Lead Contacts as they pass through the Lead Extension Connector.
Some additional resistance may be felt as the last Contact aligns.
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