| 摘要 |
A system for notifying clinicians with patients with implantable medical devices (IMDs) (10), (10') about recalls and upgrades, therapy improvements, longevity estimates/improvements, and follow-up frequency recommendations is implemented in an interactive preferably wireless communications system (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), involving a preferably web-enabled remote expert station (62). Either the clinician (66) or the patient may initiate and access the remote expert station (62). During such communications, the patient's IMDs (10), (10') are evaluated against a first database (106) comprising patient data and a second database (108) comprising statistical, survivability, probability projections. The patient or the clinician (66) may also access a database (106) containing patient-specific information including other device information. If one or more of the patient's IMDs (10), (10') matches with a recalled or an up-gradable unit such message is posted to the clinician and the patient. Remedial action is taken, by replacing the unit, upgrading/reprogramming the unit, adjusting the patient's follow-up timing to thereby ensure effective and safe therapy and clinical care.
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