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Vercise™ DBS Physician Manual
Under this limited warranty, Boston Scientific will be responsible only for replacement
of the IPG with a functionally equivalent IPG made by Boston Scientific and will not be
liable for any damages (whether direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental) caused by
the IPG, whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort or any other theory.
Boston Scientific assumes no liability with respect to instruments reused,
reprocessed or resterilized and makes no warranties, express or implied, including
but not limited to merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to
such instruments.
Leads
Boston Scientific Corporation (referred to as Boston Scientific) warrants to the
patient that the DBS Leads, Lead Extensions, and Lead Boots are free from defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of implantation.
A Lead, Extension, or Boot that fails to function within normal tolerances within (1) year
from the date of surgery is covered under this Limited Warranty. The liability of Boston
Scientific under this warranty shall be limited to: (a) replacement with a functionally
equivalent Lead, Extension, or Boot; or (b) full credit equal to the original purchase price
to be applied towards the purchase of a new Lead, Extension, or Boot. Product claims
under Boston Scientific Limited Warranty are subject to the following conditions and
limitations:
1. The product registration card must be completed and returned to Boston Scientific
within 30 days of surgery in order to obtain warranty rights.
2. The Lead, Extension, or Boot must be returned to Boston Scientific (or authorized
agent) within 30 days of malfunction or discovery of defect, and shall be the property
of Boston Scientific.
3. The Lead, Extension, or Boot must be implanted prior to the "use by" date.
4. Failure of the Lead, Extension, or Boot must be confirmed by Boston Scientific.
This warranty specifically excludes defects or malfunctions caused by: (a) fire,
floods, lightning, natural disasters, water damage, and other calamities commonly
defined as "Acts of God"; (b) accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, or the customer's
failure to operate the Lead, Extension, and Boot in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions; (c) unauthorized attempts to repair, maintain, or modify the equipment
by the customer or any unauthorized third party; or (d) attachment of any equipment
not supplied by Boston Scientific without prior approval.
a. This warranty does not include surgical accessories used with the Lead,
Extension, or Boot.
5. The decision as to product replacement or credit shall be made solely at the discretion
of Boston Scientific. For a replacement Lead, Extension, or Boot, the warranty will
run only to the end of the warranty period for the original Lead, Extension, or Boot
that was replaced.
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