Boston Scientific DB-5542-1A Manual

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Vercise™ DBS
Remote Control 2
Directions for Use
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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.
Additional Information
For indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, adverse events summary, sterilization, component disposal, storage and
handling, and warranty information, refer to the Information for Prescribers DFU. For other device-specic information not included in
this manual or labeling symbols, refer to the appropriate DFU as listed on your DBS Reference Guide.
Product Model Numbers
Model Number Description
DB-5542-1A Vercise DBS Remote Control 2 Kit
DB-5240 Vercise DBS Remote Control 2
NM-6210 Remote Control Holster
NM-6315 USB Power Supply, Remote Control, Universal

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Table of Contents
Description...............................................................................................................................................1
Remote Control Features........................................................................................................................1
Basic Operation.......................................................................................................................................2
Unlocking the Remote control..............................................................................................................2
Turning Stimulation On/Off...................................................................................................................2
Selecting Your Language/Screen Preference......................................................................................2
The Home Screen................................................................................................................................2
Accessing Additional Options from the Main Menu.............................................................................3
Accessing the Main Menu....................................................................................................................3
Changing Stimulation Level.................................................................................................................4
Program Selection and Activation........................................................................................................5
Restoring Programs.............................................................................................................................6
Accessing System Settings....................................................................................................................7
Remote Settings ..................................................................................................................................7
System Info........................................................................................................................................10
Accessing the Clinician Menu..............................................................................................................12
Stimulator Search ..............................................................................................................................13
Impedances .......................................................................................................................................15
Reset Stimulator ................................................................................................................................16
Exit Clinician Mode ............................................................................................................................16
Remote Control Battery Status..........................................................................................................17
Recharging the Remote Control ........................................................................................................17
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................18
Telemetry Help...................................................................................................................................18
No Program to Run Screen................................................................................................................19
Invalid Program Screen .....................................................................................................................19
Unsupported Stimulator Screen.........................................................................................................19
System Settings Reset Screen..........................................................................................................20
Stimulator Error Screen .....................................................................................................................20
Remote Error Screen.........................................................................................................................21
End of Programmed Service ................................................................................................................21
ERI (Elective Replacement Indicator) Screen....................................................................................22
End of Battery Life Screen.................................................................................................................23
Icon Description and Index...................................................................................................................24

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Description
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Description
The remote control is a hand-held device that communicates with the stimulator through a radio
frequency (RF) telemetry link. The remote control functions include the following:
• Linking/De-Linking to a Stimulator
• Turning stimulation ON and OFF
• Increasing stimulation amplitude
• Changing and restoring Programs
• Accessing Clinician Menu Options
• Customizing Remote Control settings: language, volume, brightness
Remote Control Features
1. Screen: displays all menus, icons, and messages
2. Lock/Unlock Button : unlocks the Remote
Control from sleep mode.
3. Programs Button : displays the Programs menu.
4. Home Button : displays the Home screen.
5. Stimulation Button : Turns stimulation ON or OFF
6. Minus Button : Decreases selected parameter
7. Plus Button : Increases selected parameter
8, 9. Navigation Buttons and : allows
scrolling through a selected menu
10, 11. Navigation Buttons and : makes a
selection
12. Navigation Button : returns to the previous
screen
13. USB Port (not shown): allows recharging of the
Remote Control with the USB power supply.

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The remote control has a communication range of 22 inches (55.9 cm). When using the remote control,
avoid common sources of interference, such as televisions and computer monitors. For additional
telemetry information, see the “Telemetry Help” section.
Basic Operation
Unlocking the Remote control
The remote control goes into idle (or sleep) mode when not in use. It can be reactivated by pressing the
Lock/Unlock button on the right side of the remote control.
Turning Stimulation On/Off
After unlocking the remote control, press the Stimulation ON/OFF button to turn the Stimulator on
or off.
Selecting Your Language/Screen Preference
The remote control allows you to choose either an iconic screen or a text screen in one of the
languages provided. Refer to “Languages” for additional instructions.
Note: Throughout this manual, the English text and iconic screens are shown.
The Home Screen
After unlocking the remote control, the Home screen will appear if the remote control was previously
linked to a Stimulator. The Home screen shows the number of the active program, stimulation status
(ON/OFF), and Navigation to the Main Menu. It also shows the battery level of the remote control
(see “Remote Control Battery” section). The Home Screen can be accessed from any other screen by
pressing the Home button.

Accessing Additional Options from the Main Menu
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1. Press the Home button on the left side of the remote control to view the Home screen.
Stimulation ON Stimulation OFF
2. Press the Right Arrow button to navigate to the Main Menu.
Accessing Additional Options from the Main Menu
The Main Menu gives you access to the following options:
• Programs
• Stimulation
• System Settings
Accessing the Main Menu
1. Press the button on the left side of the remote control to display the Home screen.
2. From the Home screen, press the Right Arrow button to select the Main Menu.

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Changing Stimulation Level
A program may apply stimulation to one area, or up to four areas, depending on how the program is
set up. The stimulation level for an area may be changed if allowed by the clinician using the remote
control.
From the Main Menu:
1. Select Stimulation.
2. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select the desired area.
3. Press the Minus button to decrease the level of stimulation.
4. Press the Plus button to increase the level of stimulation.

Accessing Additional Options from the Main Menu
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Program Selection and Activation
A stimulation program is a set of stimulation parameters that determine the patient’s therapy. A program
may apply stimulation to as many as four independent stimulation elds or areas, depending on how
the program is set up. For example, one area may correspond to a right brain target, while another area
may correspond to a left brain target. The remote control can store up to four programs – numbered 1
through 4 – for the patient to select and activate at any time.
1. Press the button on the left side of the remote control to display the Programs screen.
Note: You can also navigate to the Programs menu from the Main Menu. Refer to Accessing the
Main Menu for additional instructions.
2. Select Change Program.
3. Press the Up or Down Arrow buttons to navigate to the desired Program.
4. Press the Right Arrow button to Select the Program.

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Restoring Programs
If after changing a Program, you decide that you want to revert the Program back to its Clinic Settings,
you can do so by restoring the Program.
1. Press the button on the left side of the remote control.
or
From the Main Menu screen, select Programs.
Select Restore to Clinic Settings. The Restore screen displays a list of Programs to Restore.
2. Select the Program you want to restore. The Restore conrmation screen displays.
3. Select Yes to restore the Program to the Clinic Settings.
or
Select No to cancel the action.

Accessing System Settings
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Accessing System Settings
From the Main Menu:
1. Select System Settings to display the System Settings menu.
Remote Settings
The Remote Settings option allows you to adjust the Alert Volume, Screen Brightness, and to select
your language preference.
From the System Settings menu:
1. Select Remote Settings to display the Remote Settings menu.

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Alert Volume
From the Remote Settings menu:
1. Select Alert Volume.
2. Press the Minus button to decrease the Alert Volume
3. Press the Plus button to increase the Alert Volume.
Screen Brightness
From the Remote Settings menu:
1. Select Screen Brightness.
2. Press the Minus button to decrease the brightness
3. Press the Plus button to increase the brightness.

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Languages
The remote control allows you to congure your system to display one the following:
• Text screen in one of the available languages
• Iconic screen
From the Remote Settings menu:
1. Select Languages.
2. Select the desired language, such as English or iconic display.
The Languages conrmation screen displays to conrm your selection.

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System Info
The System Info menu gives you the option of viewing information regarding the remote control or the
Stimulator.
From the System Settings menu:
1. Select System Info.
Remote Info
1. Select Remote Info to view the Remote Info screen.
The Remote Info screen displays the following information:
• Serial Number
• Model Number
• Boot Version
• Firmware Version

Accessing System Settings
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2. Select More to view additional Remote Info.
The Remote Info screen displays the following additional information:
• LCD Boot Version
• LCD Firmware
Stimulator Info
1. Select Stimulator Info to view the Stimulator Info screen.
The Stimulator Info screen displays the following information:
• Serial Number
• Model Number
• Boot Version
• Firmware Version

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Accessing the Clinician Menu
The Clinician Menu allows you to link to a Stimulator, clear the link to a Stimulator, check impedances,
and reset the Stimulator. To enter the Clinician Menu you must enter a password. Contact your Boston
Scientic representative for the Clinician Password.
From the System Settings menu:
1. Select the Clinician Menu. The Password screen displays.
2. Use the Navigation buttons to Enter your password.
Or
Use the Navigation buttons to Cancel.
If the password is incorrect, the Invalid Password screen displays. If the password is correct, the
Clinician Menu displays.
Note: If the remote is not linked to a Stimulator, the Stimulator Search option displays on the Clinician
Menu instead of the Clear Link option.

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Stimulator Search
The Clinician Menu allows you to search for a Stimulator and link to it.
From the Clinician Menu:
1. Select Stimulator Search. The Stimulator Search screen displays.
2. If the desired Stimulator has not been located, select Rescan.
Select the Stimulator that you wish to link to. The Link to Stimulator? ###### screen displays.
3. Select Yes to link to the Stimulator.
or
Select No to cancel the action.

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Clear Link
If the remote control is linked to a Stimulator, the Clear Link option displays on the Clinician
Menu.
From the Clinician Menu:
1. Select Clear Link. The Clear Link to Stimulator? screen displays.
2. Select Yes to clear the link to the Stimulator.
or
Select No to cancel the action.

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Impedances
You can use the remote control to check impedances.
From the Clinician Menu:
1. Select Impedances. An impedance measurement is taken and the Impedances screen is
displayed.
When an impedance measurement is taken, impedances are assessed between a contact and the
case (monopolar), and between pairs of contacts (bipolar). A green dot indicates that impedance is
within the acceptable range. A yellow dot with a question mark indicates that impedance is outside of
the acceptable range.
Monopolar impedance values can be displayed by pressing the Down Arrow button from the
Impedances screen.
2. Select Measure to check impedances again.
3. Select Back to go back to the Clinician Menu.

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Reset Stimulator
You can use the remote control to reset the Stimulator.
From the Clinician Menu:
1. Select Reset Stimulator. The Reset Stimulator? screen displays.
2. Select Yes to reset the Stimulator.
or
Select No to cancel the action.
Exit Clinician Mode
From the Clinician Menu:
1. Select Exit Clinician Mode. The System Settings screen displays.