Vercise™ Deep Brain Stimulation Systems
Troubleshooting Wireless Coexistence Issues
Other wireless and RF technology based equipment operating in close proximity to a similar
frequency band may degrade the range and responsiveness of the Boston Scientific DBS
System. If you experience issues with the wireless communication behavior between the
Remote Control/Clinician Programmer and Stimulator, try the following steps to correct the
behavior:
For Vercise PC and Vercise Gevia DBS Systems
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Decrease the distance between the two devices if possible.
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Change the orientation of the communicating device.
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Move the communicating devices away from other equipment or devices that may cause
interference, such as television and computer monitors, short range RFID electronic
tracking systems such as badge scanners and parking lot scanners, power adapters, and
wireless chargers.
For Vercise Genus DBS System
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Decrease the distance between the two devices if possible.
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Ensure there are no objects between the communicating devices.
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Move the communicating devices away from other equipment or devices that may cause
interference, such as Wi‑Fi routers, cordless phones, Bluetooth wireless streaming
devices, baby monitors, and microwave ovens.
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