HOW TO USE YOUR PATIENT PROGRAMMER DBS THERAPY FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Getting started with your programmer
You will use your patient programmer to turn your therapy on or off and check the battery. You may also be able to adjust the stimulation within options programmed by your doctor.
- Your clinician or nurse will show you how to use your programmer. Call your doctor if you need more help or have questions.
- You will receive a manual with detailed instructions.
- The Medtronic DBS helpline is here to help you operate or troubleshoot your programmer. Call +44 (0) 1923 205101.
Select your patient programmer below to find out more
Patient Programmer for
PerceptTM PC and RC neurostimulators
Your Percept™ DBS patient programmer is designed with you in mind.
The patient programmer consists of two components — a programmer and a communicator.
Each features intuitive, consumer-friendly technology designed to help you get the most of your DBS therapy.
The programmer looks like a smartphone — including a large touchscreen and familiar icons — and allows you to optimize your therapy within parameters you set.
The communicator is a separate piece that synchronizes with the implanted device and provides a safe, smart connection to the programmer handset.
When you want to adjust therapy settings, turn therapy on or off, or check the neurostimulator’s battery, simply hold the communicator over the implanted device and make your desired changes using the programmer.
MAIN FEATURES OF YOUR PROGRAMMER
Our new DBS patient programmer is enhanced so you can more easily and conveniently manage your therapy. Read through the smart features below or download the guide for more information.
DIGITAL DIARY
The patient programmer enables you to track your events, such as when you took medication. It can eliminate the need to carry a notebook or diary. Your doctor can see the events you've been logging at your next appointment.
SMART BATTERY TECHNOLOGY
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.
EXPANDED ACCESS TO MRI
Getting an MRI is now even easier for you. Simply check your patient programmer for compatibility and put the device in MRI mode. Because your patient device can perform a check before your scan, you may even be able to leave your stimulation on during the MRI scan.
Using your programmer
Patient programmer Model TH90D for ActivaTM devices
The patient programmer consists of two components - a programmer and a communicator.
Each features intuitive technology designed to help you get the most of your DBS therapy.
The programmer looks like a smartphone - including a large touchscreen and familiar icons.
The communicator is a separate piece that synchronises with the implanted device and provides a connection to the programmer handset.
When you want to adjust therapy settings, turn therapy on or off, or check the neurostimulator's battery, simply hold the communicator over the implanted device and make desired changes using the programmer.
Using your programmer
Patient programmer Model 37642 for ActivaTM devices
You'll use your DBS Activa™ Patient Programmer Model 37642 to turn your therapy on or off and check the battery. You may also be able to adjust the stimulation within options programmed by your doctor.
PATIENT PROGRAMMER GUIDES
- Your programmer manual has information about use, maintenance, and troubleshooting. If you have an Activa™ neurostimulator, you’ll also have a quick guide.
- Your clinician will give you the printed manual for your programmer.
What do the symbols mean?
Your manual explains the symbols displayed on the screen. The chart below is a quick guide to common symbols on the DBS Patient Programmer used with Activa™ neurostimulators.
| Enter Column Header | Definition |
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Therapy is on. |
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Therapy is off. |
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Battery is OK. |
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Battery is close to depletion. |
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Call your clinician. The neurostimulator battery is close to depletion. Therapy will not be available soon. |
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Call your clinician immediately to schedule replacement surgery. The neurostimulator battery is depleted and you neurostimulator is no longer delivering therapy. |
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.
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