Automatic implantable medical lead recognition and configuration
CA 2454020 A1 · Owner: Nerison, Nels · Inventors: Nerison, Nels; Blaha, Eric V.; Cobian, Ryan
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An automated identification and configuration system for use with an implantable medical device (IMD) is disclosed. The system includes a first communication circuit that is attached to or otherwise carried by, a , detachable component associated with the IMD such as a medical lead. The communication circuit stores data such as model numbers serial numbers, technical data, and/or calibration information that describes the additional component. This information may be transferred by the first communications circuit to a second communications circuit that is external to the additional component. This transferred data can be used to automatically configure the internal circuitry and …
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- Filed July 10, 2002. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended July 10, 2022.
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