Detection of possible failure of capacitive elements in an implantable medical device
US7089057B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and method for monitoring capacitive elements of an implantable medical device system for device failure and responding thereto. A therapy measurement block monitors a charge value across one or more capacitive elements. If the charge value falls outside a prescribed range, indicating possible failure in the capacitive element, the system removes from service the capacitive element and its associated regulator, notifies the implantable neuro stimulator of the failure and/or takes appropriate corrective measures.
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