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You'll use your DBS Activa™ Patient Programmer Model 37642 to turn your therapy on or off and check the battery. You may also be able to adjust the stimulation within options programmed by your doctor.
Your manual explains the symbols displayed on the screen. The illustration shows the main buttons of the DBS Patient Programmer for Activa™ neurostimulators.
Your manual explains the symbols displayed on the screen. The chart is a quick guide to common symbols on the DBS Patient Programmer used with Activa™ neurostimulators.
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Therapy is on. |
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Therapy is off. |
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Battery is okay. |
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Battery is close to depletion. |
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Call your clinician. The neurostimulator battery is close to depletion. Therapy will not be available soon. |
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Call your clinician immediately to schedule replacement surgery. The neurostimulator battery is depleted and your neurostimulator is no longer delivering therapy. |
These videos will help you learn how to use the Medtronic DBS patient programmer with your Activa™ PC, Activa™ SC, or Activa™ RC neurostimulator for deep brain stimulation.
DBS Activa™ SC Patient Programmer
DBS Activa™ RC Patient Programmer
DBS Activa™ PC Patient Programmer
Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.