HOW TO USE A PATIENT PROGRAMMER
One can use their patient programmer to turn their therapy on or off and check the battery. They may also be able to adjust the stimulation within the options programmed by their doctor.
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Model 37642 Patient Programmer
You can also download our guide for more information.
Model 37751, 37651 Patient Recharger
HOW TO USE THE RECHARGER
By having an Activa™ RC neurostimulator, patients must check the battery daily and charge the battery regularly.
STICK TO A SCHEDULE
The key to recharging is to set up a schedule that's easy to remember and fits the patient's routine. Some people choose to recharge every day for about 30 minutes, others recharge every 10 to 14 days for about four hours. Ask A doctor about how often you should charge the neurostimulator battery based on the therapy settings.
Frequent recharging doesn’t harm the battery or its performance, unlike batteries in some electronic devices.
CHECK THE BATTERY EVERY DAY
Use the patient programmer to check the battery level every day so that the therapy doesn't stop. The time before the battery gets low depends on the level of stimulation the are receiving. No matter the recharging schedule or the stimulation settings, the device will last for 15 years before it needs to be replaced.
RECHARGING SYSTEM
Patients can attach the recharging system comfortably over the shoulder and around the waist, so can use it hands free. The system has the following parts:
- Recharger: Charges the battery in the neurostimulator — display provides information on the recharging process
- Shoulder belt: Keeps the antenna positioned over the neurostimulator during recharging sessions
- Pouch: Holds the recharger for comfortable movement while recharging
- Carrying case: Stores the recharger, the recharging components, and the DBS patient programmer
RECHARGER SYSTEM - FOR USE WITH ACTIVA™ RC ONLY
This video will help with learning to use the recharging system with the Activa™ RC neurostimulator for deep brain stimulation. Topics include charging the neurostimulator battery, charging the recharger battery, and identifying recharger screens.