Vercise™ PC Implantable Pulse Generator DFU
Stimulator Implantation
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.
Connecting the DBS Lead to the DBS Extension
DBS Extension
1. Check to ensure that the Setscrew is not restricting the entry port on the DBS Extension
connector by unscrewing the Setscrew one to two turns with the Torque Wrench. Grip the DBS
Lead next to the Retention Sleeve.
Contacts
Note: The retention sleeve is easily distinguishable from the contacts by its extended
length.
2. Push the DBS Lead into the DBS Extension connector until the DBS Lead electrodes line up
with the DBS Extension contacts. Some resistance may be felt as each electrode enters into
the DBS Extension Connector. You should be able view the DBS Lead electrodes as they pass
through the DBS Extension Connector. Some additional resistance may be felt as the last
electrode aligns into place.
Vercise™ PC Implantable Pulse Generator DFU
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Setscrew
Proximal End of the DBS Lead
Retention
Sleeve
DBS Lead
DBS Lead