Find the right option for your PD treatment

At Boston Scientific, we have Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) options to fit your life. Whichever model you choose, our advanced technology and superior customer attention comes standard. Work with your care team to find the DBS System that’s right for you.

Choose the Boston Scientific DBS System that’s right for you

You want:

To avoid future surgeries

You want:

The thinnest dual-channel device available

Vercise Genus™ R16 System

The Vercise Genus R16 features our Cartesia 3D technology — designed to provide precise therapy with less risk of side effects. It also provides programming capabilities to allow your doctor to adapt and fine-tune your stimulation as your needs change. Because of its rechargeable battery life, this is an ideal option if you want to minimize future battery-replacement surgeries.

Features of the Vercise Genus R16:

  • Smallest DBS stimulator
  • Cartesia 3D Technology
  • Advanced battery technology featuring weekly or monthly recharging intervals
  • 15 year warranty
  • Wireless battery recharging
  • Bluetooth® wireless remote*
  • Full body MRI access**

Note: Stimulation using multiple independent current control (MICC) with a Directional Lead is referred to as Cartesia 3D

Vercise Genus™ P16 System

The Vercise Genus P16 also features our Cartesia 3D technolgy and may be preferred if you do not want a rechargeable option and are not concerned with repeat surgeries required to replace your battery every 3-5 years. This stimulator is the thinnest dual-chamber, non rechargeable battery on the market. The thin, contoured shape of this battery is designed to maximize your comfort and reduce its visibility after implantation.

Features of the Genus P16:

  • Thinnest primary cell stimulator
  • Cartesia 3D Technology
  • Minimum of 3 years with nominal settings
  • Bluetooth® wireless remote*
  • Full body MRI access**

Note: Stimulation using multiple independent current control (MICC) with a Directional Lead is referred to as Cartesia 3D

How to charge your DBS system

We make it easy to recharge your battery via a wireless charging system. Depending on your therapy settings, you will only need to recharge your battery once a week or once a month. When it is time to recharge your system simply place the lightweight, wireless charging collar over your shoulders and relax — you can do it in front of the TV or while reading a book. Your remote will indicate how much charge is left in your battery.1

Understanding battery replacement

Batteries do not last forever; they need to be replaced when they reach the end of their expected life cycle. Battery replacement isn't complicated, but it requires an outpatient procedure. The leads in your brain remain intact; only the battery in your chest will be replaced.

Switch your DBS battery to Boston Scientific

If you're a DBS patient with a system from either Abbott or Medtronic and it's time to replace your battery, you may be able to switch to a Boston Scientific battery. Boston Scientific batteries (also referred to as "stimulators" or "IPGs") are compatible with many Abbott or Medtronic systems. Battery replacement is an outpatient procedure and only the battery in your chest will be replaced—not the leads in your brain.

See what doctors are saying

Dr. Richard Bucholz, St. Louis University, talks about the importance of choosing the right battery.

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