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Guideline 5

FHC’s Next Generation Neuromodulation System

Performance – Intuitive, Integrated & Individualized

Built for the medical professional

Shorter Lead Length

Signal interface placement adjacent to sterile field allows for shorter lead length and improved noise performance, with pole-mounting option suitable for any OR setup

Ergonomically Designed Remote

Controls application and amplitude of stimulation current along with operation of optional integrated microTargeting™ Drive Power Assist Motor

Streamlined User Interface

For intuitive ease of use

8 Channels

Expandable to 16, of simultaneous microelectrode and low frequency recording with advanced current steering stimulation capabilities

Software features streamlined, touch-enabled user interface for intuitive use:

PreOp screen for setting up a new patient and mapping electrode trajectories
IntraOp screen that provides a wealth of real time display information, control of stimulation and collection of neuron classification, efficacy and side-effect observations
Summary screen offers full procedure reporting and data export for offline analysis

More Channels, Enhanced Analysis, and Customizable Modular Design

The Guideline 5 is FHC’s next generation neuromodulation targeting system designed for both clinical and research applications. The system efficiently supports functional neurosurgery programs that address movement disorders, epilepsy, pain, and psychiatric disorders. New features allow you to maximize your micro and macro electrode channel count with expanded connection options and improved analytical tools.

The modular system may be purchased in a variety of configurations for your specific neurosurgical procedure needs. Options range from an entry-level base system for new DBS programs to integrated powerful systems for advanced centers of excellence that require additional features such as supplemental auxiliary channels for LFP, ECoG, and SEEG; general purpose digital inputs and outputs; and advanced visualization options.

System Options

The Guideline 5 Components

Core Module

Supports single or dual interface configurations
Optional integrated microTargeting™ Controller Power Assist System for FHC STar™ Drive
Optional external synchronization unit

UE Interface

8 channels with simultaneous micro and macro electrode recording and stimulation
1.5m or 3m active shielded leads

LF Interface

8 channels for recording LFP, EEG and ECoG signals
Secondary connector for recording or stimulating up to 8 DBS lead contacts

Synchronization Unit

Additional functions for research applications
Analog output of all 8 UE channels
Two digital inputs for external event synchronization
32 digital I/O expansion port for custom applications

Resident Expert Technology

The addition of the Resident Expert™ (REX) analysis tools for locating DBS targets combines state of the art spike detection methodology with sensory motor testing to aid decision making during functional neurosurgery.

Unsupervised detection, sorting and visualization of neuronal action potentials
Neuronal spike rasters with filtering of nonphysiological artifacts
Indication of signal quality based on statistical properties of the signal

Detection of multi-unit background activity using wavelet de-spiking
Suggests* STN border location based on the robust background activity, even when isolating single-units along the track fails (*based on medical interpretation of results)

Unsupervised detection, sorting and visualization of neuronal action potentials
Neuronal spike rasters with filtering of nonphysiological artifacts
Indication of signal quality based on statistical properties of the signal
Detection of multi-unit background activity using wavelet de-spiking
Suggests* STN border location based on the robust background activity, even when isolating single-units along the track fails (*based on medical interpretation of results)