Device typeDeep brain electrical stimulation system: An assembly of sterile implantable devices designed to apply electrical stimuli to specific areas of the deep brain for the treatment of movement disorders (e.g. essential tremor, symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, dystonia), psychiatric disorders (e.g. obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, anxiety disorder), and/or to treat chronic, severe, intractable pain. It typically consists of leads implanted in the brain, lead extensions, and a pulse generator that is typically implanted near the sternum.
FDA categoryDeep brain stimulator for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Device ID00643169864283
AvailabilityPrescription
Single useYes
SterileYes
MRI safetyMR Conditional
Length40.0 Centimeter