BrainSense technology makes Percept the first and only DBS neurostimulation system with the ability to chronically capture and record brain signals while delivering therapy to patients with neurologic disorders associated with Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, epilepsy or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Physicians can now track patient brain signals and correlate these with patient-recorded actions or experiences, such as symptoms, side-effects, or medication intake. This enables more personalized, data-driven neurostimulation treatment.
DBS is an individualized therapy delivered from a small pacemaker-like device, placed under the skin of the chest or abdomen, to send electrical signals through very thin wires (leads) to a targeted area in the brain related to the symptoms of a neurological disorder, such as Parkinson's disease.
'With movement disorders like Parkinson's disease, even sharing a meal and holding utensils can be a challenge,' said
In addition to BrainSense technology, the Percept PC DBS system features several leading-edge innovations, including:
The only DBS system eligible for 3T and 1.5T full-body MRI scans, providing patients access to cutting-edge medical imaging
Smart battery for personalized prediction of remaining battery life providing elevated peace of mind while planning for device replacement
Improved battery longevity compared to Medtronic's Activa PC neurostimulator (when using similar settings and functionality) in a smaller (reduced volume), ergonomic design for patient comfort
Low pulse width (duration of the pulse), providing expanded stimulation options
Enhanced Patient Programmer leveraging a user-friendly, custom-configured Samsung mobile device that allows patients to manage their therapy easily
Designed to facilitate expanded capabilities in the future via software upgrades - to prepare for what's next in DBS
'There is nothing that can replace clinical judgement in treating patients. For the first time, this technology gives clinicians feedback directly from the DBS patient's brain,' said
About Medtronic DBS Therapy
DBS therapy is currently approved in many locations around the world, including
DBS therapy uses a surgically implanted medical device, similar to a cardiac pacemaker, to deliver electrical stimulation to precisely targeted areas of the brain as adjunctive treatment for several neurological disorders. Medtronic was the first in
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