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Clinician programmer for use with trial stimulator

US7359751B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 5, 2005
Grant dateApr 15, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3605
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disclosed are systems and methods which provide an external clinician interface, such as through the use of a laptop computer or a personal digital assistant (PDA). The foregoing clinician interface may be used with trial stimulators well suited for use interoperatively and during patient trial. Stimulators of embodiments are adapted for use in providing stimulation to a plurality of tissues and/or areas of the body, such as spinal cord stimulation, deep brain stimulation, etcetera.

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