Methods and systems for treating osteoarthritis using an implantable electroacupuncture device
US10485975B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/378
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An exemplary electroacupuncture device may be implanted beneath a skin surface of a patient at a location corresponding to a joint affected by osteoarthritis and may perform methods for treating the osteoarthritis. In some implementations, the electroacupuncture device is powered by a primary battery located within the electroacupuncture device and having an internal impedance greater than 5 ohms and a capacity of less than 60 milliamp-hours (mAh).
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