Engagement tool for implantable medical devices
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1. A medical system, comprising:
- a medical device configured to be implanted within a patient, the medical device including capsule having an exterior surface and electronic componentry sealed within the capsule; and
an engagement tool configured to couple to the medical device post implantation, such that the engagement tool can be used to adjust the position of the medical device when coupled to the medical device and wherein the electronic componentry includes electrical circuitry configured to generate stimulation pulses or drug delivery doses in accordance with a plurality of stimulation parameters.
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Abstract
Systems for adjusting a position of an implanted medical device within a patient include an engagement tool configured to couple to the implanted medical device. The engagement tool adjusts the position of the medical device when coupled to the implanted medical device. Methods of adjusting a position of an implanted medical device within a patient include locating the implanted medical device, coupling an engagement tool to the medical device, and adjusting a position of the engagement tool to adjust the position of the medical device.
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1. A medical system, comprising:
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a medical device configured to be implanted within a patient, the medical device including capsule having an exterior surface and electronic componentry sealed within the capsule; and an engagement tool configured to couple to the medical device post implantation, such that the engagement tool can be used to adjust the position of the medical device when coupled to the medical device and wherein the electronic componentry includes electrical circuitry configured to generate stimulation pulses or drug delivery doses in accordance with a plurality of stimulation parameters. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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