Limited Warranty - Leads
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Limited Warranty - Leads
Boston Scientic Corporation (referred to as Boston Scientic) 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 Scientic 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 Scientic Limited Warranty are subject to the
following conditions and limitations:
1. The product registration card must be completed and returned to Boston
Scientic within 30 days of surgery in order to obtain warranty rights.
2. The Lead, Extension, or Boot must be returned to Boston Scientic (or
authorized agent) within 30 days of malfunction or discovery of defect, and shall
be the property of Boston Scientic.
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 conrmed by Boston Scientic.
This warranty specically excludes defects or malfunctions caused by: (a) re,
oods, lightning, natural disasters, water damage, and other calamities commonly
dened 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 Scientic 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 Scientic. 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.
This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, expressed or implied, including
any warranty of merchantability or tness for intended use. Except as expressly
provided by this Limited Warranty, Boston Scientic shall not be responsible
or liable for any direct, consequential or incidental damages caused by device
malfunction, failure or defect, whether the claim is based on warranty, contract,
tort, or otherwise.
Boston Scientic 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 tness for a particular purpose,
with respect to such instruments.