Method and apparatus for providing safe long-range telemetry with implantable medical devices
US7528094B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37258
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An implantable medical device (IMD) communication system and associated method for controlling the telemetry link status between an IMD and associated programmer during a telemetry session are provided. The system includes control circuitry for detecting conditions during predetermined time intervals for determining if a telemetry session is active or inactive. If a telemetry session is determined to be inactive for a specified interval of time, the telemetry link may be terminated or converted to a low-output, stand-by mode. Patient or device identity verification may be required prior to allowing programmer-IMD communication. A patient alert signal may be generated in response to programmer-IMD communication occurring after a predetermined time of telemetry session inactivity.
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