Method and apparatus for determining longevity
US9656088B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/3756
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for determining estimated remaining longevity for an implantable stimulator. A programmer processor is employed to acquire from the implantable stimulator a signal comprising data associated with the power source in the implantable stimulator and a date in which the stimulator was implanted. The programmer processor and the data are used to determine whether a pre-recommended replacement time threshold (pre-RRT) has been attained for replacing the implantable stimulator. The programmer processor is used to select an equation in which to calculate a recommended replacement time (RRT), the equation is selected in response to determining a time period that extends from the date in which the stimulator was implanted until a date in which the pre-RRT is attained.
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