Boston Scientific VERCISE DBS User manual

VerciseTM DBS
Charging Handbook
Charging System with Belt
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Trademarks
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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.
Drawings are for illustration purposes only.
Additional Information
Refer to the appropriate Information for Patients DFU and Remote Control Handbook for additional instructions and information
about your DBS System. Refer to the Labeling Symbols document for an explanation of labeling symbols.
References to the Charging System or charging process are applicable only when using a rechargeable DBS Stimulator.
Contacting Boston Scientic
To contact Boston Scientic, see the “Technical Support” section of this manual.
Product Model Numbers
Model Number Product Name
DB-64126 Vercise Charging Belt System
DB-6358-0BK Vercise Charging Belt, Small
DB-6358-1BK Vercise Charging Belt, Medium
DB-6358-5BK Vercise Charging Belt Extension
DB-6358-9BK Vercise Charging Belt Loop Replacement
NM-6350 Adhesive Kit
NM-5312 Charger
NM-5305 Base Station
NM-6305 Power Supply & Adapter For Charger (EU)

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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 Belt ............................................................................................................................9
Using the Adhesive Patch .......................................................................................................................14
Properly Aligning the Charger .................................................................................................................15
Tips for Properly Aligning the Charger ....................................................................................................17
Cleaning Instructions...............................................................................................................................19
Technical Support ............................................................................................................................................20

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Introduction
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Introduction
The Boston Scientic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) System provides a reversible therapy that stimulates structures in
the brain with small electrical pulses. The Boston Scientic DBS System includes a rechargeable Stimulator that requires
periodic recharging. The Charging System allows you to recharge the Stimulator as needed.
The Charging System for the Stimulator consists of the Charger, a Base Station, and a Power Supply. The Charging
System also includes a Charging Belt that holds the Charger over the Stimulator.
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,
contact Technical Support.

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Using the Charging System
You 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. Your recharge routine may vary depending on your stimulation settings. Some
stimulation settings 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 per 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‑to‑view Stimulator battery meter on the Home screen and 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 result in loss of stimulation. After stimulation stops, communication with the
Stimulator will also stop until the Stimulator is sufciently charged. 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, the Stimulator may require shorter intervals between charges. The Stimulator will need replacement when
stimulation can no longer be maintained with a routine charging.

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Getting Set Up
Check that you have received all the components included in your DB‑64126 Vercise Charging Belt System (see Table 1).
If any item is missing, contact Technical Support for a replacement.
Table 1: Components of the Vercise Charging Belt System
Label Description
ACharging Belt (1)
BBase Station (1)
CCharger (1)
DPower Supply (1) and Adapter (1)
A
B DC

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Charging the Charger
The Charger contains a rechargeable battery that is used to recharge your Stimulator’s battery (see Table 2).
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 will allow you to place
the Base Station on a clear, at surface and will not expose
the Charging System to water or direct heat.
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.
Note: 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.
Table 2: Vercise Charger System Components
Label Description
APower Supply
B Charger
C Indicator Light
DPower Button
E Base Station

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The Charger is ready to fully charge your Stimulator when the Charger’s indicator light is green. If the indicator light is
yellow, the Charger can only partially charge the Stimulator. While the Charger may be used when the indicator light is
yellow, it may not be able to fully charge your Stimulator and you may need to charge sooner than usual.
Charger
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.