External device for determining an optimal implantable medical device for a patient using information determined during an external trial stimulation phase
US9327135B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 6, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2001/37294
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An external controller is disclosed for communicating with an external trial stimulator (ETS) for an implantable medical device. The external controller is programmed with a battery algorithm able to assist a clinician in choosing a suitable implant for the patient based on battery performance parameters estimated for a number of implants during an external trial stimulation phase that precedes implantation of the implant. The algorithm is particularly useful in assisting the clinician in choosing between a rechargeable-battery implant or a primary-battery implant for the patient.
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