Boston Scientific Vercise DBS DB-2201-30AC Mode D'emploi page 10

Vercise™ DBS Lead Directions for Use
3. Push the end of the DBS Lead into the port until it stops. Hold the DBS Lead in place while
sliding the locking lever to the locked (
Figure 7: Securing the DBS Lead into the OR Cable Connector
4. Secure the OR Cable to the microdrive or stereotactic frame.
5. Attach the OR Cable Extension to the OR Cable.
6. Ensure that the External Trial Stimulator is off.
7. Connect the OR Cable Extension to the External Trial Stimulator 2 socket labeled "CD"
(Figure 8).
WARNING: Always turn the External Trial Stimulator off before connecting or disconnecting
the cable assemblies to prevent unexpected stimulation.
Figure 8: Connection of the OR Cable to the External Trial Stimulator 2
8. Verify impedances are acceptable by using the CP or Remote Control to measure impedances.
9. Evaluate Lead placement:
(a). Evaluate whether stimulation is appropriate to reduce symptoms.
(b). Adjust the Lead location or stimulation parameters if necessary.
Note: The stylet should remain in place throughout Lead insertion and adjustments.
WARNING: High charge density can cause permanent tissue damage. The Clinician
Programmer will limit stimulation parameters to safe values.
WARNING: Increasing the number of Lead penetrations increases the probability of
hemorrhage. The necessity for an acute Lead revision should be minimized
using techniques of target localization, such as microelectrode recordings and
imaging, to correctly place the Leads on the first attempt.
Vercise™ DBS Lead Directions for Use
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) position (Figure 7).