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Multi-mode implantable medical device

US9220913B2 · kind B2 · utility

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86References

26Claims

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Assignee

Medtronic, Inc. · US

Inventors

Melissa G. T. Christie · Ham Lake, US
Amy E. Thompson-Nauman · Ham Lake, US
Becky L. Dolan · Kost, US
Paul J. DeGroot · Brooklyn Park, US
Rick D. McVenes · Isanti, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 6, 2014
Grant date	Dec 29, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 14, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/39624
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Techniques and methods for determining the number and type of leads that are connected to an implantable medical device (IMD) system are disclosed. The IMD system is configured having at least two modes of operation, the modes of operation corresponding to the number and type of leads that are coupled to the IMD system. In accordance with aspects of the disclosure, one of the at least two modes may be selected based on the determination of the number and type of leads that are connected to the IMD system.

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