Replacement indicator timer for implantable medical devices
US10252062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3708
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method is provided for reliably indicating that an implantable medical device is in need of replacement. An implantable medical device includes a battery and a replacement indicator timer. The battery provides power to the implantable medical device. The replacement indicator timer counts a replacement time period to a determined replacement date for the implantable medical device. The replacement indicator timer starts the counting when an operational characteristic of the battery reaches a selected value.
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