Abstract:
Devices and/or methods for treating sleep disordered breathing may include stimulation of a single nerve, multiple nerves, as well as other tissues relating to upper airway patency.
Abstract:
Examples are directed to a system, device and/or method comprising forming at least one lead portion of a medical lead body in a non-linear configuration from a thermoset material. Some examples are directed to a system, device and/or method comprising forming a body supporting at least one contact electrode, the body at least partially defining a re-closable lumen and comprising engaging portions, at least one of the engaging portions being formed from a silicone material.
Abstract:
An output signal driver includes a positive output node, a negative output node, a power supply input node, a power supply common node, a charging capacitor, a discharging capacitor, a current source, a current sink, a first switch, a second switch, and a controller. The charging capacitor is coupled to the power supply input node. The discharging capacitor is coupled to the negative output node. The current source is coupled between the power supply input node and the positive output node. The current sink is coupled between the positive output node and the power supply common node. The first switch is coupled in parallel with the current source. The second switch is coupled in parallel with the current sink. The controller is coupled to the current source, the current sink, the first switch, and the second switch to apply either complementary constant current pulses or complementary constant voltage pulses to the positive output node.
Abstract:
A stimulation protocol determination system (74) includes an input module (76) and a selector module (78). The input module is provided to receive an indication of an upper airway flow limitation via sensed respiratory effort (82) information. The selection module is provided to automatically select, based on the indicated upper airway flow limitation, a stimulation protocol (86).
Abstract:
A system and/or method to control operation of an implantable medical device in response to sensed occurrence of a designated physical action intentionally performed by the patient.
Abstract:
A system and/or method to treat incontinence of a patient includes a stimulation element implanted to stimulate one or more target sites to activate an external sphincter or other mechanism of continence of the patient, such as the external urethral sphincter and/or the external anal sphincter.