Find your DBS System
Boston Scientific wants to be your partner on your Parkinson's disease (PD) journey, providing the latest technology, comfort options, and advances in DBS. We’ve spent over a decade adapting and innovating our DBS system to the specific needs of those living with Parkinson's. Our personalized and precise system gives your doctor more control managing your symptoms and provides greater results from your procedure.1
Vercise Genus™ R16
- Rechargeable
- Lasts at least 15 years*
Vercise Genus™ P16
- Non-rechargeable
- Lasts about 3-5 years*
Remote Control
- Simple, easy-to-useinterface
- Bluetooth® wireless communication
Vercise Genus™ R16
- Rechargeable
- Lasts at least 15 years*
Vercise Genus™ P16
- Non-rechargeable
- Lasts about 3-5 years*
Remote Control
- Simple, easy-to-use interface
- Bluetooth® wireless communication
Cartesia Directional Lead
- Broad coverage
- Precise control of stimulation
The directional difference
From our long-lasting battery options to our thin, lightweight stimulators, your comfort and convenience was top of mind when creating our Vercise Genus™ DBS System. Learn more about our Directional DBS approach, which allows your doctor an incredibly sensitive and precise “steering wheel” to manage your care and hear from experts about the Boston Scientific difference.1,2
Get to know your partner
The DBS System you choose will be your partner in managing your PD. Our Directional DBS Systems** are available in 2 models, allowing options to best fit your needs. For longer battery life (at least 15 years), you may select the Vercise Genus R16 and for added convenience, choose the Vercise Genus P16.
Ready for life
Can I stop my medicine? When can I expect my symptoms to ease? Can I travel with an implant? It’s normal to have questions as you begin a therapy like DBS. Your doctor and care team can walk you through every answer on your list. We’ve compiled a bank of resources to help you live and thrive with DBS.
Browse educational videos about DBS and PD
*The battery life is dependent on the stimulation settings and conditions.
**A System that includes the Vercise™ PC, Vercise Gevia™, or Vercise Genus™ IPG and Vercise Cartesia™ Directional Lead(s) forms the Vercise Directional System
References: 1. Boston Scientific Patient Information Brochure. A brighter future is taking shape: treating Parkinson’s disease with deep brain stimulation. Copyright 2021. 2. Eleopra R, Rinaldo S, Devigili G, et al. Brain impedance variation of directional leads implanted in subthalamic nuclei of Parkinsonian patients. Clin Neurophysiol. 2019;130(9):1562-1569. doi:10.1016/j.clinph.2019.06.001