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Vercise™ Adapter M8
Connecting the Adapter to the IPG and Lead
Extensions
1. Refer to the appropriate Medtronic product labeling for instructions on explanting the Medtronic
IPG. Explant the Medtronic IPG.
2. Carefully open the Vercise Adapter M8 package and transfer the contents of the inner tray to
the sterile field.
3. Ensure that the Medtronic Lead Extension is clean and not damaged.
4. Retract the Setscrews in all Adapters. To do so, insert the Hex Wrench into the septum
containing the Setscrew and turn the Hex Wrench counterclockwise (Figure 1).
Figure 1. The Setscrew Assembly in the Vercise Adapter M8
5. Ensure that stimulation is OFF before connecting to the Vercise Adapter M8.
6. Ensure that the Lead Extension is clean and dry before inserting into the Vercise Adapter M8.
7. Gently guide the proximal end of the Medtronic Lead Extension into the Vercise Adapter M8
until the Lead Extension reaches the end stop of the Adapter. Use one Vercise Adapter M8 for
each Medtronic Lead Extension (Figure 2).
Caution:
Take care not to bend or kink the Medtronic Lead Extension when inserting into
the Vercise Adapter M8. Take care not to over insert the Medtronic Lead Extension
into the Vercise Adapter M8.
Medtronic
Lead Extension
Figure 2. Vercise Adapters M8 Connected to Medtronic Lead Extensions and a
Instructions for Use
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Septum
Setscrew
Adapter M8
Boston Scientific DBS IPG
Hex Wrench
Adapter M8
Boston Scientific
DBS Stimulator
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