Microstimulator having self-contained power source and bi-directional telemetry system
CA 2491018 C · Owner: Parramon, Jordi · Inventors: Parramon, Jordi; Haller, Matthew I.; Park, Rudolph V.
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An implantable microstimulator (10) configured to be implanted for tissue stimulation employs a self-contained power source (16) and a bi-directional RF telemetry link (48) for allowing data-containing signals to be sent to and from the implantable microstimulator (10) from at least two external devices (39, 40). Further, a separate electromagnetic inductive telemetry link (38) allows data containing signals to be sent to the implantable microstimulator from at least one of the two external devices (39). The RF bidirectional telemetry link (48) allows the microstimulator to inform the patient or clinician regarding the status of the microstimulator device including the , charge …
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- Filed June 27, 2003 and granted June 18, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 27, 2023.
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