Activa SC Neurostimulator
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Two Activa SC neurostimulators are required for bilateral therapy, or stimulation of both sides of the brain to treat symptoms on both sides of the body. Unilaterial or bilateral neurostimulation using the Activa SC neurostimulator is approved for the treatment of dystonia.
Humanitarian Device: Medtronic DBS Therapy has been authorized by Federal Law for the use as an aid in the management of chronic, intractable (drug refractory) primary dystonia. The effectiveness of this device for this use has not been demonstrated. What does this mean?
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