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 device for testing a sleep apnea implant during an implantation procedure, the device comprising:
an implant tool, configured to retain the sleep apnea implant during a procedure when the implant is located in a vicinity of a hypoglossal nerve in a region between a neck and a chin of a subject; and an implant activator disposed on the implant tool, the implant activator being configured to selectively transfer power to the implant during the implantation procedure to cause modulation of at least one hypoglossal nerve prior to final fixation of the sleep apnea implant to tissue.