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Note: To tighten the Setscrew, rotate the Torque Wrench clockwise. To loosen the
Setscrew, rotate the Torque Wrench counterclockwise.
11. Remove the DBS Lead from the DBS Extension.
12. Gently pull the remainder of the DBS Lead through the incision behind the ear.
WARNING: The DBS Lead should be pulled from the site behind the ear and not
the site near the burr hole to avoid a potential spread of infection
toward the skull opening.
13. If you are replacing the DBS Lead, follow the instructions in the Implanting the
DBS Lead section.
If you are explanting the entire Vercise™ DBS System, continue on to the
Explanting the DBS Extensions procedure.
Otherwise, close the incisions.
14. Ship the explanted DBS Leads to Boston Scientific.
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