Systems and methods for clinician control of stimulation system

US8706252B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Maria E. Bennett · Beachwood, US
• Kenneth P. Rundle · Independence, US
• Stuart F. Rubin · Orange, US
• James Coburn · Cleveland Heights, US
• Danny R. Pack · Avon Lake, US
• Robert B. Strother · Willoughby Hills, US
• Geoffrey B. Thrope · Cambridge, US
• Joseph J. Mrva · Euclid, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 1, 2010
• Grant date: Apr 22, 2014
• Expiry date: Aug 16, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61N1/37247
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for programming and logging medical device and patient data are provided. The systems include a handheld device, which is capable of communicating with a medical device, and a base station, which provides connectivity for the handheld device to accomplish various functions such as recharging, programming, data back-up and data entry. The methods comprise the steps of detecting a medical device, obtaining and recording information from the medical device. Additionally, medical device parameters may be modified and the recorded information may be archived for future reference.