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Vercise Gevia™ Deep Brain Stimulation System
Contraindications (When the Vercise Gevia DBS System Should Not Be Used)
The Vercise Gevia DBS System is not recommended for patients that have the following conditions or who will be exposed to the
following procedures:
Diathermy: You should not have any form of diathermy either as treatment for a medical condition or as part of a
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surgical procedure. The energy generated by diathermy can be transferred to the Vercise Gevia DBS System, causing
tissue damage in the brain, which can result in severe injury or death. The use of shortwave, microwave, and/or
therapeutic ultrasound diathermy with the implanted Vercise Gevia DBS System may result in severe injury or death.
• Patient Incapability: If you are unable to properly operate the Remote Control and Charging System, then you should
not be implanted with the Vercise Gevia DBS System.
• Poor Surgical Candidates: The Vercise Gevia DBS System is not recommended for patients who are poor surgical
candidates.
Information for Patients
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