VNS Therapy Post-Implant Education

Fewer seizures. Shorter seizures. Better recovery after seizures.

The goal of VNS Therapy™ is to prevent seizures before they start and stop them if they do. The VNS Therapy System includes a small device that is implanted under the skin in the chest during a typically short outpatient procedure (1-2 hours). The device is connected to the left vagus nerve in the neck and delivers mild pulses through the vagus nerve to areas of the brain that are associated with seizures.

Many people experience long-lasting seizure control with VNS Therapy. In fact, seizure control can continue to improve over time. As seizure frequency subsides, so can stress. Two hundred patients and caregivers were surveyed, and 86% said they worry less because of VNS Therapy.

Normal Mode

Helps Prevent Seizures

Stimulation is delivered at regular intervals all day, every day, to help prevent seizures.

AutoStim Mode*

Responds to rapid increases in heart rate

An extra dose of therapy is automatically delivered at the sign of a rapid increase in heart rate, which may be associated with seizures.

*Only available in models 106, 1000, and 1000-D

Magnet Mode

Delivers On-Demand Treatment

Stimulation is manually delivered by swiping the included VNS Therapy Magnet over the generator to help stop or shorten a seizure once it starts

VNS Therapy® Magnet

The VNS Therapy® Magnet allows patients and caregivers to manually deliver an extra dose of therapy which can stop a seizure once it starts. It can also be used to help shorten the duration of a seizure and improve recovery time after seizures.

Two magnets are provided with the VNS Therapy® System. The magnet is surrounded by a plastic casing similar to the shape of a watch and can be worn on the wrist or kept nearby in a pocket or bag.

If you feel a seizure is about to begin, or once a seizure is happening, the magnet can be used to initiate an extra dose of stimulation. The magnet can be used more than once during a seizure if necessary. Using the magnet more than once will not harm you or the device.

Your Guide to VNS Therapy^™

Fewer seizures. Shorter seizures. Better recovery after seizures.

VNS Therapy^™ Delivers Stimulation in 3 Ways

Normal Mode

AutoStim Mode*

Magnet Mode

VNS Therapy® Magnet

How to use the VNS Therapy^® Magnet

MRI Safety

VNS Therapy^™ Safety Profile

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Your Guide to VNS Therapy™

Fewer seizures. Shorter seizures. Better recovery after seizures.

VNS Therapy™ Delivers Stimulation in 3 Ways

Normal Mode

AutoStim Mode*

Magnet Mode

VNS Therapy® Magnet

How to use the VNS Therapy® Magnet

MRI Safety

VNS Therapy™ Safety Profile

Choose a country

For ALL other countries, please click here.

Your Guide to VNS Therapy^™

VNS Therapy^™ Delivers Stimulation in 3 Ways

How to use the VNS Therapy^® Magnet

VNS Therapy^™ Safety Profile