Implantable medical device charge balance assessment
US8478420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3704
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided including delivering at least one electrical signal to tissue of a patient through an electrode. The method further includes assessing whether a net charge remains on the electrode a predetermined period of time after the delivery of the electrical signal. Systems for delivering such a signal, and assessing whether a net charge remains on the electrode providing the signal, are also provided.
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