External device for determining an optimal implantable medical device for a patient using information determined during an external trial stimulation phase

摘要

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.

主权项

1. An external device useable in an implantable medical device (IMD) system, comprising:
control circuitry programmed with an algorithm, the control circuitry comprising an IMD stimulation program, and information for a plurality of battery-powered IMDs implantable in a patient, wherein the algorithm is configured to determine at least one battery performance parameter for each of the plurality of IMDs in accordance with the stimulation program and the information for each of the plurality of IMDs.