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DBS Patient Programmer

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DBS patient programmer

Overview

The DBS patient programmer is a hand-held programmer that gives you some control over your Activa®, Activa® RC, or Activa® SC neurostimulator.

Key Features

Check Battery Status
See the battery charge level for Activa® RC or if the battery is near end of service for Activa® PC or Activa® SC.

Adjust Therapy
Allows you to choose and adjust the therapy with easy-to-use icons. Note: This feature must be enabled by your doctor.

Placement

The DBS patient programmer is an external, hand-held device.

Size

The device is not shown actual size.

Height 3.7" (94 mm)
Width 2.2" (56 mm)
Depth 1.1" (28 mm)

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