Things to Know Right Now | Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) ft. Abbott & Boston Scientific

Deep Brain Stimulation Devices: Abbott and Boston Scientific

This episode of Things to Know RIGHT NOW explores two popular Deep Brain Stimulation devices for Parkinson's patients: Abbott and Boston Scientific. PRO Executive Director, Eileen Lynch sits down with Jason O. of Abbott and Jacob Day of Boston Scientific to break down both options, discuss what the DBS process is like, and answer your questions. 

About Abbott DBS

It may seem like your symptoms go in only one direction: tremors, difficulty performing everyday activities, less control. But Abbott’s directional deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy has helped people with movement disorders, like Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor, control these symptoms and live a better, fuller, more active life.

DBS is a well-established therapy used to treat the symptoms of movement disorders for more than 20 years.1* When Abbott introduced a groundbreaking new directional DBS system in 2016, the outlook for people with movement disorders became even better.

The Abbott Infinity™ DBS system features directional lead technology, which gives your doctor the ability to precisely target and tailor your therapy with more options, optimizing symptom control while limiting potential side effects.2-4

Whether you want to pour your morning cup of coffee, go out for a meal with friends or work an 8-hour day, the Abbott Infinity™ DBS System is designed to fit seamlessly into your life and help you reclaim your everyday with a recharge-free platform.

About Boston Scientific DBS

Parkinson's disease advances over time, and no two people experience the exact same progression. That's why, instead of adapting a pacemaker technology to fit our DBS system, we spent a decade adapting the perfect technology to meet the specific needs of the brain and the way it changes. The DBS system you choose will be your partner to manage your Parkinson's disease symptoms, and our goal was to create the most steadfast, reliable partner you could ask for.

Boston Scientific's Directional DBS Systems have current steering technology, which gives your doctor an incredibly sensitive and precise "steering wheel" to manage the challenging terrain as your body's needs change. Our Vercise Genus™ system offers the ability to choose between a rechargeable battery with at least 15 years of longevity or a thin and comfortable non-rechargeable device. No matter where your Parkinson’s disease goes, our Directional DBS Systems will follow and create more opportunities for therapy to be effective.

Did you know Abbott and Boston Scientific are part of the Wellness Village? Check out their profiles below:

Abbott DBS      Boston Scientific