Fail-safe programming for implantable medical device
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- initiating a remote programming session within an implantable medical device; and
invoking a fail-safe operation in the event the programming session fails.
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Abstract
In general, the invention is directed to a system with a fail-safe mode for remote programming of medical devices, such as implantable medical devices (IMDs). During a remote programming session, an adverse event, such as a programming session failure, may prevent proper completion of a programming or result in improper programming due to data corruption or other factors. If a programming session is not completed correctly, the IMD is susceptible to improper operation, possibly exposing a patient to delivery of unnecessary or inappropriate therapies. A fail-safe mode reduces the likelihood of improper operation following a programming session failure. The fail-safe mode defines one or more fail-safe operations designed to preserve proper operation of the IMD. In some embodiments, the fail-safe operations include notifying a person concerning the failure of the programming session, modifying programming parameters within the implantable medical device, and delivering a therapy to a patient.
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58 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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initiating a remote programming session within an implantable medical device; and
invoking a fail-safe operation in the event the programming session fails. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method comprising:
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initiating a remote programming session within an implantable medical device; and
reverting to default programming parameters within the implantable medical device if the remote programming session results in inappropriate operation of the implantable medical device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An implantable medical device comprising:
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a communication interface for a remote programming session; and
a processor that invokes a fail-safe operation in the event the programming session fails. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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28. An implantable medical device comprising:
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a communication interface for a remote programming session; and
a processor that reverts to default programming parameters within the implantable medical device if the remote programming session results in inappropriate operation of the implantable medical device. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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36. A programmer for an implantable medical device, the programmer comprising:
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a communication interface for initiation of a remote programming session; and
a processor that invokes a fail-safe operation in the event the programming session fails. - View Dependent Claims (37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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44. A programmer for an implantable medical device, the programmer comprising:
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a communication interface for initiation of a remote programming session; and
a processor that reverts to default programming parameters if the remote programming session results in inappropriate operation of the implantable medical device. - View Dependent Claims (45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51)
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52. A system comprising:
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an implantable medical device;
a local programmer that programs the implantable medical device;
a remote programmer that communicates with the local programmer to initiate a remote programming session with the implantable medical device; and
a processor that invokes a fail-safe operation in the event the programming session fails. - View Dependent Claims (53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58)
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