OUR MEDTRONIC DBS SYSTEM DBS THERAPY FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE
The Percept family provides options to meet your needs
Your doctor will program your Medtronic DBS system to best control your current symptoms. You will:
- Gain more flexibility in your therapy with the ability to switch between predefined settings established by your clinician.
- Gain some control over your DBS therapy. The patient programmer provides you with multiple control options — simple and advanced mode — so you can be involved in your therapy.
INCLUDES BRAINSENSETM TECHNOLOGY
Brainsense™Technology captures brain signal data direct from your implanted leads.* Your physician can access this data and adjust your settings - personalising your therapy for the best possible outcome.**
MRI SAFETY
Percept™ PC neurostimulator is the first and only device to have full-body MR Conditional1 access anywhere on the body for both 1.5T and 3T MRI scans.
PERCEPTTM RC NEUROSTIMULATOR
People who are looking for all the benefits of the Percept™ family with a long-lasting battery, and don't mind periodically recharging their neurostimulator.
Size
Features the smallest and thinnest rechargeable neurostimulator available.§
30% smaller than competitive products§ and 37% smaller than Activa™ RC neurostimulator.2,3
Battery life
Count on at least 15 years of service life with consistent stimulation and fast recharge performance.4 Medtronic patented battery technology has less battery fade than other rechargeable devices for a more reliable, long-lasting battery.Ω
Charging
Experience rapid recharging from 10% to 90% full charge in less than 1 hour.†† Up to 12 days of battery between charging sessions.‡‡
Greater than 99% capacity at 15 years with weekly recharge.5
PERCEPTTM PC NEUROSTIMULATOR
People who are looking for all the benefits of the Percept™ family without the need to periodically recharge their neurostimulator.
Size
Features a thinner,† curved design.
Battery life
Experience a low maintenance battery with an expected 5 years of service life‡ without ever having to recharge.
Charging
With the PC option, the neurostimulator does not require recharging.
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ACTIVATM SC NEUROSTIMULATOR
- Activa SC is used with one lead (thin wire) to deliver stimulation to one side of the brain. Two stimulators are used to stimulate areas on both sides of the brain
- The battery does not need to be recharged
- The device lasts more than 3 years on average, depending on the programmed settings6
- The neurostimulator is typically implanted near the collarbone.
MRI SAFETY
Medtronic offers the only DBS neurostimulators approved for MRI full body under specific conditions of use.7
SIZE
The device shown is not actual size.
Height 2.1" (54 mm)
Width 2.1" (54 mm)
Depth 0.4" (11 mm)
DBS PATIENT PROGRAMMER
PerceptTM PC and RC Patient Programmer
You will have a device, similar to a remote control, that allows you to turn the DBS system on and off and to check the battery. You may also be able to adjust the stimulation within the options programmed by your doctor. You can check how much battery life is left on your device at any time so you and your doctor will know when to schedule an appointment to replace your neurostimulator.
The battery information is available on the easy-to-use patient programmer as well as on your clinician's programmer.
STORES YOUR THERAPY INFORMATION
The neurostimulator stores important data about itself and the programmed settings that have worked for you in the past. This means you don't need to carry such records if you travel or switch clinics. A doctor can access the information in your neurostimulator with a clinician programmer.
YOUR SAFETY IS OUR FOREMOST PRIORITY
Your safety is our foremost priority. Our latest generation of devices are built with the highest safety standards and your best treatment in mind.
While some DBS devices have reed switches that can make the device more susceptible to interference from everyday electromagnetic interference, Medtronic Activa™devices do not, meaning you can walk through shop theft detectors and airport security gates with peace of mind that they won’t turn your device off unintentionally.
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References
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Medtronic DBS systems are MR Conditional, which means they are safe for MRI scans only under certain conditions. If the conditions are not met, the MRI could cause tissue heating, especially at the implanted lead(s) into the brain, which may result in serious and permanent injury or death. Before having an MRI, always talk with the doctor who manages your DBS therapy to determine your eligibility and discuss potential benefits and risks of MRI. For further information, please call Medtronic at +44 (0) 1923 205101.
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Medtronic. NDHF1588-201209: Created on March 21, 2023; Version 4.0
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Medtronic. NDHF1172-91837: Created on July 5, 2012; Version 5.0
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NDHF1598-196706, R194110 Intellis Battery Reliability Projection at 15 yrs of Implant Life.
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D00810906, Intellis Battery (New LTO/LCO) Performance Report (3.7 yr Data).
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Reference Manual: System Eligibility. Battery Longevity. Deep brain stimulation systems. Pages 13-20. Published: 2022-08-01. M929534A145A
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For a listing of indications, contraindications, precautions, MRI compatibility of specific Activa™ devices, MRI conditional labelling, warnings and potential adverse events, please refer to the instructions for use.
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Signal may not be present or measurable in all patients.
**Clinical benefits of brain sensing have not been established.
§Percept™ RC is over 30% smaller than the Boston Scientific Vercise Genus™* R16. As compared to Boston Scientific Vercise Genus™* R16 and Vercise Genus™* P16. MP92328632-05 REV-A. As compared to St Jude Medical Infinity™* 5/7 IPG. ARTEN600150429 - B.
Ω The Boston Scientific Vercise Genus™* R16 has a variable 5–15 years of service life, depending on the stimulation settings and conditions (Vercise™* Deep Brain Stimulation Systems Information for Prescribers MP92366224-01 Rev G, accessed August 22, 2023)
†† For implant depths of up to 2 cm under normal conditions.
‡‡ 50th percentile usage will typically have 12 days between required recharges and 80th percentile usage is expected to have 9 days between required recharges (100% to 0%) with sensing OFF.
§§With sensing ON at 80th percentile therapy settings for implant depth of 1 cm.
†Percept™ PC is 20% smaller in overall device volume as compared to Activa™ PC and 20% thinner in case thickness as compared to Activa™ PC.
‡ For median energy use in DBS for PD patients, with moderate (up to 2 months per year) BrainSense™ technology usage.
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Information contained herein does not replace the recommendations of your healthcare professional. See the device manual for detailed information regarding the instructions for use, indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and potential adverse events. For further information, contact your Health Care Professional.