Stimulator Implantation; Exposing The Dbs Lead - Boston Scientific Vercise Manual De Uso

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Stimulator Implantation

The Stimulator may be implanted immediately following DBS Lead implantation and
intra-operative testing or during a separate surgery.

Exposing the DBS Lead

1. Palpate the DBS Lead Boot and DBS Lead under the scalp.
2. Mark and create an incision in the scalp to expose the Lead Boot. Be careful not
to damage or cut the DBS Lead.
3. Expose the DBS Lead and Lead Boot through the incision.
4. Using the Torque Wrench, remove and discard the Lead Boot.
Note: To loosen the Setscrew, rotate the Torque Wrench counterclockwise. To tighten
the Setscrew, rotate the Torque Wrench clockwise.
5. Dry the proximal end of the DBS Lead.
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