THANKS for the info. You have referred on occaission to some of these issues. Possibly change will be initiated by awareness and demand from the "consumer" for the best. I appreciate your input to this list. Possible future "consumer" -- Ray Strand Chris van der Linden wrote: > Dear David and other listmembers, > > Here you will find the following information regarding the different devices > used for DBS. > snip > > Medtronic, the only company sofar making these devices. Remember not all > these devices and electrodes may be available in your country, but I believe > the patient should be aware of these data. They should know what is put > into their brains!!!!!!!!!!!and bodies and demand the best treatment. > > Betst regards, > Chris van der Linden, M.D.