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Method for a Controlled Shutdown of an Implantable Medical Device

  • US 20110238135A1
  • Filed: 02/18/2011
  • Published: 09/29/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/26/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Shutdown circuitry for an implantable medical device, comprising:

  • a sensor for producing a sensor output upon wirelessly detecting a shutdown signal from a source external to the implementable medical device;

    a delay circuit for receiving the sensor output, and for producing a delayed sensor output a delay time later after receiving the sensor output;

    a processor, wherein the processor initiates a shutdown routine upon receipt of the sensor output; and

    a switch, wherein the switch disconnects a power supply from the processor upon receipt of the delayed sensor output.

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