Insert tool for selectively powering an implant unit

摘要

An implant unit delivery tool is disclosed having an implant tool and an implant activator. The implant tool may be configured to retain an implant unit during an implantation procedure in which the implant unit is fixated to tissue. The implant activator may be associated with the implant tool. Additionally, the implant activator may be configured to selectively transfer power to the implant unit during the implantation procedure to cause modulation of at least one nerve in the body of a subject prior to final fixation of the implant unit to the tissue.

主权项

1. A method of testing the functionality of an implant unit, the method comprising:
moving an implant activator from a first position to a second position on a delivery tool prior to final fixation of an implant unit by the delivery tool, the implant unit being configured for implantation within a body of a subject during a treatment session; testing the implant unit at an implant location in the body of the subject by transferring power from the implant activator to the implant unit when the implant activator is in the second position, wherein transferring power to the implant unit causes modulation of at least one nerve in the body of the subject; suturing the implant unit in place at the implant location; and after suturing the implant unit, releasing the implant unit from the delivery tool.