Has anyone received the new DBS units?

[etterus]

I’m 3.5 years with my Medtronic unit and I have had a battery replaced a year ago. In general I am pleased with the results but the disease is still running it’s course. Im curious if there’s others out there that have benefited from the new units from St Jude , the infinity or Boston Scienctific, the Versace.

I have heard that the Versace unit is compatible with the leads from the Medtronic unit thereby allowing a significant upgrade to the capacity to control the stimulation without any brain surgery.... just like changing the battery. Any experience or opinions?

[Sleeplessparki]

Hi Etterus,

I’m scheduled for DBS in May or June still waiting for actual timing. But I’ve decided on the st Jude’s infinity with directional leads and a smaller Nuero stimulator than Medtronic. The hospital that I’m having it done at doesn’t currently offer the vercise due to some contractual issue.

[etterus in reply to Sleeplessparki]

Best of luck... are you tremor dominate?

[Sleeplessparki in reply to etterus]

Yes I am..... thanks