Letter to the editor: Automated night-time deep brain stimulation battery checks can induce symptoms: Identification and management of a new hardware complication

•Deep brain stimulation systems have automated IPG check times which can lead to transient rebound of disabling symptoms.•Automated IPG check times at time-locked intervals can be reduced by manufacturer's engineers resolving the symptoms.•Recognition of this new hardware related complication and its effective management will reduce morbidity associated with DBS.