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Device and method for the treatment of breathing disorders and cardiac disorders

US8909341B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2008
Grant dateDec 9, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3601
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is related to an implantable medical device for treating breathing disorders and cardiac disorders by delivering stimulation energy to the phrenic nerve, hypoglossal nerves and cardiac muscle tissues.

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