Glossary
Adhesive Patch. A non-reactive skin patch that temporarily
attaches the Charger to the skin over the IPG site.
Adverse Event. An undesirable effect.
Amplitude. The measure of strength of delivered stimulation.
Base Station. A power supply holder that charges the
Charger. (Only for rechargeable DBS IPGs)
Battery. The power source for your IPG.
Cardiac Pacemaker. A small implantable device that controls
the rhythm of the heart.
Charger. A portable device that charges the battery of
implanted rechargeable IPGs.
Charger Belt. An accessory that holds the Charger over
rechargeable IPGs for proper charging.
Charger Spacer. A piece of material that may be placed, if
directed by your healthcare provider, behind the Charger
in the pocket of the Charging Collar or Charger Belt.
Charging Collar. An accessory that holds the Charger over
rechargeable IPGs for proper charging.
Charging System. The Charging System charges the battery
of rechargeable DBS IPGs.
Computerized Axial Tomography (CT or CAT) Scans. A
procedure that creates a 3-D image of your brain or
other parts of your body.
Contacts. Metal electrodes on the DBS Lead that deliver
electrical stimulation pulses to the brain.
Contraindication. A condition under which the Vercise Genus
DBS System should not be used because the risks
outweigh any possible benefit.
Control Buttons. Buttons located on the Remote Control that
adjust stimulation settings.
Glossary
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