Product Support – DBS Therapy

Taking proper care of your Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) system is important to successful therapy. Your clinician can help teach you and your family caregiver what you need to know about caring for your DBS system.

Important guidelines:

Tell your doctor if you don’t feel well, or if you are having problems with your neurostimulator
Learn the name and model number of your neurostimulator
Make sure your family and friends know about your DBS System so they can help in an emergency

Device Checkups

It’s extremely important to attend all of your device checkup appointments.

Your clinician will schedule these regular follow-up visits to:

Ensure that your DBS System is functioning properly
Adjust your stimulation as needed based on your symptom control
Check neurostimulator battery status to determine if you will soon need a device replacement

Troubleshooting

Your DBS system is designed to automatically deliver your stimulation at the levels that best meet your needs. If you have any problems with the DBS System, contact your doctor.

DBS Patient Services

We’re here to answer your questions about your implanted DBS system or receiving DBS Therapy. Call (800) 510-6735 if you have a question about:

Compatibility concerns about an upcoming medical procedure, diagnostic test (including MRI), or dental work.
Compatibility concerns about security gates and other electrical devices.
Operating, troubleshooting, or recharging your patient programmer
DBS therapy or symptoms you are experiencing
Lost or stolen programmer

Your DBS Patient Manual

You will receive a patient manual when you have the implant procedure. It will provide answers to frequently asked questions, precautions, recommended follow-up care, and other information that can help you get back to your normal daily activities. If you have a Medtronic DBS system and have not received your patient manual, or need a replacement manual, contact Patient Services.

Next: Getting a Replacement

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.

Last updated: 17 Jan 2012