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Case Reports
. 2019 Feb 1:5:3.
doi: 10.1038/s41531-019-0075-7. eCollection 2019.

A curious case of DBS radiofrequency programmer interference

Sanjeet S Grewal  1 , Karim ReFaey  1 , Amy L Grassle  2 , Ryan J Uitti  2 , Robert E Wharen Jr  1
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A curious case of DBS radiofrequency programmer interference

Sanjeet S Grewal et al. NPJ Parkinsons Dis. .

Abstract

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) systems frequently rely on radiofrequency (RF) transmission for patient programming. The potential exists for other devices to interfere with communication between the internal pulse generator (IPG) and the programming device. In this paper, we are reporting a case of programming interference between the IPG and the WaveID device.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
The error message: “action unsuccessful: communication link (25035)”
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
IPG showed a fully charged battery. Official permission was obtained to use Vercise brand name
Fig. 3
Fig. 3
a RF reading at each corner in the room as well as where the patient was sitting (RF = 176). b The patient was moved to another spot in the room where the RF reading was lower (RF = 45). Official permission was obtained to use Vercise brand name
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Fig. 4
Showing the RF card (WaveID) card reader in the patient room that transmits at 125 kHz. Official permission was obtained to use Vercise brand name
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