Safety control system for implantable neural stimulator
US7551958B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A neural stimulation system includes a safety control system that prevents delivery of neural stimulation pulses from causing potentially harmful effects. The neural stimulation pulses are delivered to one or more nerves to control the physiological functions regulated by the one or more nerves. Examples of such harmful effects include unintended effects in physiological functions associated with autonomic neural stimulation and nerve injuries caused by excessive delivery of the neural stimulation pulses.
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