Boston Scientific Vercise DBS DB-2201-30AC Mode D'emploi page 8

Vercise™ DBS Lead Directions for Use
1. Attach the OR Cable Extension to the OR Cable.
2. Verify that the External Trial Stimulator is off.
WARNING: Always turn the External Trial Stimulator off before connecting or disconnecting
the cable assemblies to prevent unexpected stimulation.
3. Plug the OR Cable into the External Trial Stimulator socket labeled "1-L" (Figure 4). If two DBS
Leads are being used, connect the left DBS Lead to socket "1-L" and the right DBS Lead to
socket "2-R."
Figure 4: Connection of the OR Cable to External Trial Stimulator 1
4. Check that the locking lever on the OR Cable connector is in the open (0) position.
5. Slide the proximal end of the DBS Lead, with stylet, into the open port on the OR Cable
connector.
Note: The descriptors "proximal" and "distal" use the Stimulator as reference.
6. 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 (1) position (Figure 5).
Figure 5: Securing the DBS Lead into the OR Cable Connector
7. Secure the OR Cable to the microdrive.
8. Verify impedances are acceptable by using the CP or Remote Control to measure impedances.
9. Evaluate DBS Lead placement:
(a). Evaluate whether stimulation is appropriate to reduce symptoms.
(b). Adjust the DBS Lead location or stimulation parameters if necessary.
Note: The stylet should remain in place throughout DBS Lead insertion and adjustments.
Vercise™ DBS Lead Directions for Use
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