Boston Scientific Vercise DB-64125 User manual

VerciseTM DBS
Charging
Handbook
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Trademarks
All trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Guarantees
Boston Scientic Corporation reserves the right to modify, without prior notice, information relating to its products in order
to improve their reliability or operating capacity.
Additional Information
Refer to the appropriate Information for Patients DFU and Patient Remote Control Handbook, for additional instructions
and information about your DBS system. Refer to the Labeling Symbols document for an explanation of labeling symbols.
Product Model Numbers
Model Number Product Name
DB-64125 Vercise Charging System
DB-6300-C Vercise Charging Collar Accessories
DB-6200-C Vercise Charging Collar, Small
DB-6100-C Vercise Charging Collar, Medium
NM-6350 Adhesive Kit
NM-5312 Charger
NM-5305 Base Station
NM-6305 Power Supply & Adapter For Charger (EU)

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................................1
Using the Charging System..............................................................................................................2
Getting Set Up...........................................................................................................................4
Charging the Charger................................................................................................................5
Understanding the Charger Sound Alerts..................................................................................7
Charging Your Stimulator ..........................................................................................................8
Using the Charging Collar .........................................................................................................8
Using the Adhesive Patch .......................................................................................................10
Properly Aligning the Charger .................................................................................................11
Tips for Properly Aligning the Charger ....................................................................................12
Cleaning Instructions...............................................................................................................14
Technical Support ...........................................................................................................................15

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Introduction
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Introduction
The Boston Scientic DBS System is used for deep brain stimulation (DBS), a reversible therapy where structures in the
brain are stimulated with small electrical pulses. The Boston Scientic DBS System includes a rechargeable stimulator
that will require periodic recharging.
The Charging System allows you to recharge the Stimulator battery as needed. The Charging System for the Stimulator
consists of the Charger, a Base Station, and a Power Supply. The Base Station is designed to remain connected to a
power outlet at all times. When it is not being used, keep the Charger on the Base Station so that it is always ready to
deliver a charge.
This manual provides you with instructions for charging your stimulator. We encourage you to read this and your other
Boston Scientic manuals entirely. If you have any questions, or need clarication on anything contained in this manual,
please contact Boston Scientic.

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Using the Charging System
The Boston Scientic Stimulator is rechargeable. You should expect a daily recharging time of 15 to 30 minutes or a
periodic recharging time of 3 to 4 hours every 1 to 2 weeks. Your recharge routine may vary depending on your stimulation
parameters. High power users will require more frequent charging. Boston Scientic recommends any recharge routine
that ts your schedule and lifestyle while maintaining sufcient charge to maintain stimulation.
Developing a recharge routine involves nding the right balance between four factors:
●How much power is required to experience effective therapy.
●How often you want to recharge.
●How long you want to recharge.
●How you would like to manage your personal schedule.
The Boston Scientic DBS System’s programming software gives your healthcare provider a conservative
recommendation for how often to charge. This estimate assumes stimulation is on 24 hours per day, 7 days a week at the
programmed energy output level. While you may want to follow these recommendations, you and your physician can also
develop an appropriate charge routine that best ts your schedule.
The Remote Control provides an easy-view Stimulator battery meter on the Home screen as well as messages to inform
you of the battery’s condition. When the Remote Control indicates a low battery the Stimulator should be recharged as
soon as possible. Failure to recharge may lead to loss of stimulation. After stimulation stops, communication with the
Stimulator will also cease until a sufcient level of charge has been attained. Refer to your Remote Control Handbook for
more information.

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The rechargeable Stimulator battery should provide at least ve years of service. In many cases, the Stimulator battery
should provide at least 25 years of service. Battery life is dependent on the stimulation settings and conditions.
Over time and with repeated charging, the battery in the Stimulator will lose its ability to recover its full capacity. As a
result, over time, the Stimulator may require shorter intervals between charges. The Stimulator will need replacement
when stimulation can no longer be maintained with routine charging.

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Getting Set Up
Check that you have received all the components below, which are included in your DB-64125 Vercise Charging System.
If any item is missing, please call the Boston Scientic Customer Service department for a replacement.
1. Charging Collar (2)
2. Base Station (1)
3. Power Supply (1) and Adapters
4. Counterweight (1)
5. Charger (1)
6. Charging Spacer (1)
Also, be sure you received your Patient Identication Card from your physician.

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Charging the Charger
The Charger contains a rechargeable battery that is used
to recharge your Stimulator’s battery.
Cautions:
●Keep the Charging System dry. It should not be
exposed to moisture.
●Do not connect the charger to any other device
except to the Base Station provided with it.
●Keep the Charging System away from pets, pests
and children to avoid damage to the device.
To charge the Charger:
1. Find a convenient electrical outlet that meets the
following criteria:
- will not expose the Charging System
to water or direct heat
- next to a at, clear surface for the Base Station.
2. Plug the Power Supply into a standard AC wall outlet.
3. Connect the Power Supply to the Base Station.
4. Place the Charger in the Base Station with the power button facing up.
A. Power Supply
B. Charger
C. Indicator Light
D. Power Button
E. Base Station

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The Charger is ready to fully charge your Stimulator when the indicator light is green. If the light is yellow, the Charger can
only partially charge the Stimulator. It may be used, but it may not be able to return your Stimulator to a full charge (and
you may need to charge sooner than usual).
Indicator Light Description
Green The Charger is fully charged and ready to charge the Stimulator.
Yellow The Charger is partially charged. The Charger may still be used, but it may not be able to fully
charge the Stimulator. To fully charge the Charger, place it in the Base Station.
Off The Charger is off –or– the Charger battery is empty. If pressing the Power Button does not
turn on the Charger, place the Charger in the Base Station to charge.
Charger Battery Service Life: The Charger battery has a typical service life of 500 charging cycles.

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Understanding the Charger Sound Alerts
The Charger emits different sounds to alert you of specic situations. Before you begin charging your Stimulator, it is
important to understand these sounds. The following chart describes what each sound means.
Sound Description
Repeated Single
Beep
The Charger is searching for your
Stimulator and is not properly aligned
with the Stimulator. Align the Charger as
shown in the section Properly Aligning the
Charger.
Repeated Double
Beep
The Charger has fully charged the
Stimulator battery. Turn off the Charger
and return it to the Base Station.

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Charging Your Stimulator
When charging, you must use the Charger with either the Charging Collar or an Adhesive Patch to hold the Charger over
the Stimulator. The Adhesive Patches are made of non-reactive and natural Latex-free material suitable for most sensitive
skin types.
WARNINGS:
●Do not charge while sleeping. This may result in a burn.
●While charging, the Charger may become warm. It should be handled with care.
●Failure to use either the Charging Collar or an Adhesive Patch while charging may result in a burn. If pain or
discomfort is felt, cease charging and contact your physician.
Using the Charging Collar
1 When the indicator light is green, remove the Charger from the Base Station.
(The indicator light will go off, regardless of the ready status of the Charger.)
2 If instructed to do so by your physician, place the Charging Spacer at the back of the
pocket.

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3 Place the Charger into the appropriate pocket on the Charging Collar with the power
button facing out, as shown. If your Stimulator is on the right side of your chest, place
the Charger in the right pocket. If the Stimulator is on the left side of your chest, place
the Charger in the left pocket.
4 If instructed to use the Charging Spacer, make sure it is between the Charger and
the back of the pocket.
5 Place the Counterweight in the pocket opposite of the Charger.
6 Put the Charging Collar over your neck, with the pockets facing out, as shown.
7 For best charging results, make sure the Charger is centered over the Stimulator.
If the Charger is not centered, charging time may increase. See sections Properly
Aligning the Charger and Tips for Properly Aligning the Charger to ensure you center
the Charger over the Stimulator. It is recommended that you follow the instructions in
both sections the rst time you charge your Stimulator.
8 If the Charger is not centered over the Stimulator, you may need to adjust the length
of the Charging Collar using the straps. Occasionally checking that the Charger is
aligned over the Stimulator during your charging session is recommended.
Note: TheChargingCollarcanbeplacedunderoroverclothing.Youshouldnotweartightttingorheavyclothingover
theChargerwhilechargingtoallowairowaroundtheCharger.
Note: Do not use the Charging Collar when it is wet or damp.

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Using the Adhesive Patch
1 When the indicator light is green, remove the Charger from the Base Station.
(The indicator light will go off, regardless of the ready status of the Charger.)
2 Apply the Adhesive Patch to the backside of the Charger by peeling the clear liner
from the patch and applying the white side with the blue stripe to the rear of the
Charger, as shown.
3 Remove the skin side beige liner from the adhesive (only good for one xation).
4 For best charging results, make sure the Charger is centered over the Stimulator.
If the Charger is not centered, charging time may increase. See sections Properly Aligning the Charger and Tips
for Properly Aligning the Charger to ensure you center the Charger over the Stimulator. It is recommended that you
follow the instructions in both sections the rst time you charge your Stimulator.
Note: Do not put the Charger directly on the skin (e.g., without an Adhesive Patch).

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Properly Aligning the Charger
1 Press the power button. The indicator light will come on again, and the Charger will begin
beeping repeatedly to signal that it is searching for the Stimulator.
2 Position the Charger over the Stimulator.
The beeping will stop when the Charger is partially aligned with the Stimulator. For
optimal charging, make sure the Charger is centered over the Stimulator.
Charging time may increase if the Charger is not fully aligned with the Stimulator. To
fully align the Charger over the Stimulator, position the bottom curve of the Charger
approximately 1 cm lower than the bottom curve of the Stimulator, as shown.
If you are having trouble properly aligning the Charger or experiencing longer than
normal charging times, see section Tips for Properly Aligning the Charger.
3 Secure the Charger over the Stimulator either by pressing the adhesive to the skin over the Stimulator, or letting go
of the Charging Collar.
Note: If the Adhesive Patch is accidentally located in the wrong place, or if the Charging Collar moves out of alignment,
the Charger will start beeping again. Use a new Adhesive Patch or readjust the Charging Collar to place the
Charger back into the fully aligned position.

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Note: Moving around while charging is acceptable, but be aware that the Charger must stay centered over the
Stimulator for proper charging. Excessive movement may cause the Charger and Stimulator to become
misaligned.
4 When the Charger emits a distinct double beep, press the power button to turn off the Charger and check the
Stimulator’s battery with the Remote Control.
5 If the Stimulator is fully charged, remove the Charging Collar or Adhesive Patch from your body.
6 Separate the Charger from the Charging Collar or Adhesive Patch. Set aside the Charging Collar or discard the
Adhesive Patch.
7 Return the Charger to the Base Station.
Note: Do not confuse the end of charge signal (a distinct double beep) with repeated beeping indicating misalignment.
Tips for Properly Aligning the Charger
If you are having trouble properly aligning the charger or are experiencing longer than normal charging times, you can use
the following procedure to help you properly align the Charger.
1 Lightly press on your skin until you nd the implanted Stimulator.
2 Press the Power Button on the Charger. The Charger will begin beeping repeatedly to signal that it is searching for
the Stimulator.

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3 Place the Charger to the left of the Stimulator.
4 Slowly move the Charger to the right, towards the Stimulator.
5 Stop moving the Charger when it stops beeping.
6 Make a mark on your skin with a soft-tipped marker at the right edge of the Charger, as
shown.
7 Place the Charger to the right of the Stimulator.
8 Slowly move the Charger to the left, towards the Stimulator.
9 Stop moving the Charger when it stops beeping.
10 Make a mark on your skin at the left edge of the Charger, as shown.
11 Place the Charger above the Stimulator.
12 Slowly move the Charger down, towards the Stimulator.
13 Stop moving the Charger when it stops beeping.
14 Make a mark on your skin at the bottom edge of the Charger, as shown.

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15 Place the Charger below the Stimulator.
16 Slowly move the Charger up, towards the Stimulator.
17 Stop moving the Charger when it stops beeping.
18 Make a mark on your skin at the top edge of the Charger, as shown.
The marks on your skin should create a square or crosshair. The center of this crosshair
indicates the center of the Stimulator.
19 Now that you have located the center of the Stimulator, properly align the Charger over the
Stimulator as shown.
Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning the Charger, Base Station, and Power Supply. The components can be cleaned using alcohol or a mild
detergent applied with a cloth or tissue. Residue from soapy detergents should be removed with a damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleansers for cleaning. Do not clean the Charger, Base Station, or Power Supply while they are connected to a
power outlet.
Cleaning the Charging Collar. Hand wash the Charging Collar with mild soap and warm water. Do not machine wash
the charging collar. Let the Charging Collar air dry. Be sure to remove the Charger and Counterweight from the Charging
Collar before washing the Charging Collar.

Technical Support
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Argentina
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Australia / New Zealand
T: 1800 676 133 F: 1800 836 666
Austria
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Balkans
T: 0030 210 95 37 890 F: 0030 210 95 79 836
Belgium
T: 080094 494 F: 080093 343
Brazil
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Bulgaria
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Canada
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Chile
T: [phone] F: [phone]
China – Beijing
T: [phone] F: [phone]
China – Guangzhou
T: [phone] F: [phone]
China – Shanghai
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Colombia
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Czech Republic
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Denmark
T: 80 30 80 02 F: 80 30 80 05
Finland
T: 020 762 88 82 F: 020 762 88 83
France
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Germany
T: 0800 072 3301 F: 0800 072 3319
Greece
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Hong Kong
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Technical Support
There are no user serviceable parts. If you have a specic question or issue, please contact your healthcare professional.
If you need to contact Boston Scientic for any other reason, choose your locality from the following list:

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Hungary
T: [phone] F: [phone]
India – Bangalore
T: [phone]/5 F: [phone]
India – Chennai
T: [phone] F: [phone]
India – Delhi
T: [phone]/6 F: [phone]
India – Mumbai
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Italy
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Korea
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Malaysia
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Mexico
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Middle East / Gulf / North Africa
T: [phone] F: [phone]
The Netherlands
T:[phone] F: [phone]
Norway
T: 800 104 04 F: 800 101 90
Philippines
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Poland
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Portugal
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Singapore
T: [phone] F: [phone]
South Africa
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Spain
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Sweden
T: 020 65 25 30 F: 020 55 25 35
Switzerland
T: 0800 826 786 F: 0800 826 787
Taiwan
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Thailand
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Turkey – Istanbul
T: [phone] F: [phone]
Uruguay
T: [phone] F: [phone]