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Implantable medical device charge balance assessment

US8478420B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2006
Grant dateJul 2, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2031

Classification

  • 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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