Deep Brain Stimulation devices during MRI and surgery
Before MRI and surgical procedures, follow these recommendations for patients with implanted Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) systems.
Recommended by: Department of Neurology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Metro South HHS
Abbott Brio DBS system
- MRI requirements for patients with Abbott Brio and Abbott Infinity DBS devices (PDF 201 kB)
- Surgical and anaesthetic considerations for patients with Abbott Brio and Abbott Infinity DBS devices (PDF 242 kB)
Abbott Infinity DBS system
- MRI requirements for patients with Abbott Brio and Abbott Infinity DBS system (PDF 201 kB)
- Surgical and anaesthetic considerations for patients with Abbott Brio and Abbott Infinity DBS system (PDF 242 kB)
- Enabling MRI mode with the patient controller app- Abbott Infinity DBS system (PDF 258 kB)
- Checking battery status with the patient controller app - Abbott Infinity DBS system (PDF 153 kB)
- Activating surgery mode with the patient controller app – Abbott Infinity DBS system (PDF 546 kB)
- Updating the patient controller app - Abbott Infinity DBS system (PDF 219 kB)
- Pairing your patient controller app and DBS battery - Abbott Infinity DBS system (PDF 165 kB)
- Setting up the internet connection on your patient controller - Abbott Infinity DBS system (PDF 304 kB)
Boston Scientific DBS system
Last updated: 28 May 2025