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Vercise™ Deep Brain Stimulation Systems Information for Prescribers

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Rechargeable Stimulator Battery

Stimulator Battery

The rechargeable Stimulator battery should provide at least ve years of service. In many cases,

the Stimulator battery should provide at least 15 years of service. Battery life is dependent on the

stimulation settings and conditions.

Recharge Estimate

Boston Scientic recommends any recharge schedule that ts the patient’s schedule and lifestyle

while maintaining sufcient charge to maintain stimulation. Patients should expect a daily

recharging time of 5 to 30 minutes per day or a periodic recharging time of 30 minutes to 4 hours

every 1 to 2 weeks, but their recharge routine may vary depending on their stimulation parameters.

High power users will require more frequent charging. Developing a patient’s recharge routine

involves nding the right balance among the following:

• How much power is required for the patient to experience effective therapy

• How often the patient wants to recharge

• How long the patient wants to recharge

• How the patient would like to manage their personal schedule

After years of service, the Stimulator may require shorter intervals between charges. The

Stimulator will need replacement when stimulation no longer can be maintained with routine

charging.

The Clinician Programmer will provide a recharging estimate based on 24 hours per day of

stimulation at the programmed settings. If fully charging the Stimulator, patients should be

instructed to charge until the Charger emits the end of charge double beep.

Note: For instructions on charging the Stimulator, refer to the appropriate Charging Handbook

for your DBS System as listed in your DBS Reference Guide. For instructions on checking

the Stimulator battery status, refer to the appropriate Remote Control DFU for your DBS

System as listed in your DBS Reference Guide.