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Results from real people

Whether you’re considering DBS for yourself or you’re a care partner supporting a loved one, you want to read real results from real people. DBS Systems have helped over 100,000 patients find relief from Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms. Hear their experiences and decide if DBS is right for you and your family.1,2

DBS Stories

Care Partner Stories

DBS Stories

Punching back at PD

Meet Suzanne

“I came to terms with the fact that if I wanted to get better, the only way [it was going to happen for me] was through Deep Brain Stimulation.” 

— Suzanne, Boston Scientific DBS Patient, Miami, FL

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The miracle of science

Meet Kenneth

“Now that I’ve had DBS surgery, I believe my future is bright. I believe I’ve been given a new lease on life, and that’s pretty exciting."

— Kenneth, Boston Scientific DBS Patient, Fountain Hills, AZ

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Less medicine, more travel

Meet Ken

“It was a very easy transition from ‘let’s think about it’ to ‘let’s make the decision.’”

— Ken, Boston Scientific DBS Patient, Daytona Beach, FL

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Making the switch

Meet Bill

“The battery [on my old DBS] was at ‘End Of Service’ and all my symptoms started returning. And that was a horrible feeling.”

— Bill, Boston Scientific DBS Patient, Miami, FL, describing making the switch to Boston Scientific after his previous battery reached end of life after less than 2 years

Read Bill's Story

Care Partner Stories

Supporting her journey

Meet Steve

“Now there’s nothing that she really can’t do. She feels whole as a wife and a mother. She [drives], she goes shopping… We just went away and were hiking, and she was way ahead of me. I couldn’t keep up with her. I’m very grateful.”

— Steve, Suzanne’s husband and care partner, Miami, FL

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Happy to have her husband back

Meet Barbara

“Knowing the debilitation that he had before, and what he’s like after the procedure, it’s night and day.”

—  Barbara, Ken’s wife and care partner, Daytona Beach, FL

Read Barbara & Ken’s Story

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The patient quotes in this material describe real personal experiences. Individual results may vary. Consult with your physician to determine if you are a candidate for this procedure and what you may gain from the therapy.

References: 1. American Parkinson Disease Association. What is Parkinson's disease? Accessed June 30, 2021. https://www.apdaparkinson.org/what-is-parkinsons 2. Parkinson’s Foundation. Statistics. Accessed June 30, 2021. https://www.parkinson.org/Understanding-Parkinsons/Statistics Results in case studies are not necessarily predictive of results in other cases. Results of DBS my vary.

Indication for Use: The Boston Scientific Vercise™ PC, Vercise Gevia™, Vercise Genus™ Deep Brain Stimulation Systems are indicated for use in:
-Bilateral stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) as an adjunctive therapy in reducing some of the symptoms of moderate to advanced levodopa-responsive Parkinson’s disease (PD) that are not adequately controlled with medication.
-Bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GPi) as an adjunctive therapy in reducing some of the symptoms of advanced levodopa-responsive Parkinson’s disease (PD) that are not adequately controlled with medication.
-Unilateral thalamic stimulation of the ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) is indicated for the suppression of tremor in the upper extremity. The system is intended for use in patients who are diagnosed with essential tremor or parkinsonian tremor not adequately controlled by medications and where the tremor constitutes a significant functional disability. 
-Bilateral stimulation of the ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM) of the thalamus for the suppression of disabling upper extremity tremor in adult essential tremor patients whose tremor is not adequately controlled by medications and where the tremor constitutes a significant functional disability.

The Boston Scientific Vercise Deep Brain Stimulation System is indicated for use in:
-Bilateral stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN) as an adjunctive therapy in reducing some of the symptoms of moderate to advanced levodopa-responsive Parkinson’s disease (PD) that are not adequately controlled with medication.

Contraindications: The Boston Scientific Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Systems are not recommended for patients who will be exposed to the following procedures: Diathermy as either a treatment for a medical condition or as part of a surgical procedure, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).  The safety of these therapies in patients implanted with the Boston Scientific DBS System has not been established.  Patients implanted with Boston Scientific DBS Systems without ImageReady™ MRI Technology should not be exposed to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Patients implanted with the Vercise Gevia or Vercise Genus or Vercise Genus Mixed System with M8 Adapter or Vercise DBS Lead-Only System (before Stimulator is implanted) with ImageReady MRI Technology are Full Body MR Conditional only when exposed to the MRI environment under the specific conditions defined in ImageReady MRI Guidelines for Boston Scientific DBS Systems.  Boston Scientific DBS Systems are not recommended for patients who are unable to operate the system or are poor surgical candidates or who experience unsuccessful test stimulation.

Warnings: Unauthorized modification to the medical devices is prohibited.  You should not be exposed to high stimulation levels.  High level of stimulation may damage brain tissue.  Patients implanted with a Boston Scientific DBS System may be at risk for intracranial hemorrhages (bleeding in the brain) during DBS lead placement.  Strong electromagnetic fields, such as power generators, security screeners or theft detection systems, can potentially turn the stimulator off, or cause unpredictable changes in stimulation. The system should not be charged while sleeping.  If you notice new onset or worsening depression, changes in mood or behavior or impulse control, or have thoughts of suicide contact your physician or emergency services immediately.  Chemical burns may result if the Stimulator housing is ruptured or pierced.  The Boston Scientific DBS Systems may interfere with the operation of implanted stimulation devices, such as cardiac pacemakers, implanted cardioverter defibrillators, or medication delivery pumps. Patients should operate motorized vehicles or potentially dangerous machinery with caution.  It is unknown if the device may hurt an unborn baby. Your doctor may be able to provide additional information on the Boston Scientific DBS Systems.  For complete indications for use, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and side effects, see DBSandME.com or call 833-DBS-INFO or 833-327-4636.
Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.