The Vercise System first launched in Europe in 2012 and was developed from a foundation of cochlear implant technology, designed to specifically stimulate auditory nerves to produce a sense of hearing. The Vercise IPG is the smallest, rechargeable DBS device available in the U.S. and, depending on individual use, can have a battery life of more than 15 years. The Vercise System has a proprietary capability that independently controls the amount of current delivered by each of the electrodes on the implanted leads. The Vercise System leads have eight contacts with a long total span of 15.5mm, tight spacing between each contact of .5mm, and multi-lumen construction. These system features are designed to work together to address common challenges in DBS therapy such as fluctuations in symptoms and the progressive nature of the condition by offering more adaptable delivery of stimulation.

"This approval marks an important step for patients who will now have the choice to be treated with one of the most innovative neuromodulation technologies available today," said Maulik Nanavaty, president and senior vice president, Neuromodulation, Boston Scientific. "Our system stands apart from the field in its approach and is changing the traditional definition on how we can leverage technology to treat patients with Parkinson's disease."


Since 2012, Boston Scientific has continued to advance its DBS portfolio, including the launch this year in Europe of the Vercise™ Gevia™ Deep Brain Stimulation System* with the Cartesia™ Lead**, providing the first directional, rechargeable and magnetic resonance (MR) conditional system.3 The company also recently introduced a new programming software, Neural Navigator 2, which enables physicians to visualize the stimulation field while configuring DBS programs for patients. The company is also supporting ongoing research in the field, including the use of DBS for stroke recovery and to treat Alzheimer's disease.

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