Fail-safe programming for implantable medical device
US8068917B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37264
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In general, the invention is directed to a system with a fail-safe mode for remote programming of medical devices, such as implantable medical devices (IMDs). During a remote programming session, an adverse event, such as a programming session failure, may prevent proper completion of a programming or result in improper programming due to data corruption or other factors. If a programming session is not completed correctly, the IMD is susceptible to improper operation, possibly exposing a patient to delivery of unnecessary or inappropriate therapies. A fail-safe mode reduces the likelihood of improper operation following a programming session failure. The fail-safe mode defines one or more fail-safe operations designed to preserve proper operation of the IMD. In some embodiments, the fail-safe operations include notifying a person concerning the failure of the programming session, modifying programming parameters within the implantable medical device, and delivering a therapy to a patient.
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