Method and apparatus for determining longevity
First Claim
1. A method of determining estimated remaining longevity for an implantable stimulator having a power source, comprising:
- using a programmer processor to acquire from the implantable stimulator a signal comprising data associated with the power source in the implantable stimulator and a date in which the stimulator was implanted;
using the programmer processor and the data to determine whether a pre-recommended replacement time threshold (pre-RRT) has been attained for replacing the implantable stimulator;
using the programmer processor to select an equation in which to calculate a recommended replacement time (RRT), the equation is selected in response to determining a time period that extends from the date in which the stimulator was implanted until a date in which the pre-RRT is attained; and
using the programmer processor to generate a notification to a user as to the RRT.
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for determining estimated remaining longevity for an implantable stimulator. A programmer processor is employed to acquire from the implantable stimulator a signal comprising data associated with the power source in the implantable stimulator and a date in which the stimulator was implanted. The programmer processor and the data are used to determine whether a pre-recommended replacement time threshold (pre-RRT) has been attained for replacing the implantable stimulator. The programmer processor is used to select an equation in which to calculate a recommended replacement time (RRT), the equation is selected in response to determining a time period that extends from the date in which the stimulator was implanted until a date in which the pre-RRT is attained.
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27 Claims
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1. A method of determining estimated remaining longevity for an implantable stimulator having a power source, comprising:
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using a programmer processor to acquire from the implantable stimulator a signal comprising data associated with the power source in the implantable stimulator and a date in which the stimulator was implanted; using the programmer processor and the data to determine whether a pre-recommended replacement time threshold (pre-RRT) has been attained for replacing the implantable stimulator; using the programmer processor to select an equation in which to calculate a recommended replacement time (RRT), the equation is selected in response to determining a time period that extends from the date in which the stimulator was implanted until a date in which the pre-RRT is attained; and using the programmer processor to generate a notification to a user as to the RRT. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus for determining estimated remaining longevity for an implantable stimulator having a power source, comprising:
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means for employing the implantable stimulator to send a signal to a programmer processor, the signal comprising data associated with the power source in the implantable stimulator and a date in which the stimulator was implanted; means for using the programmer processor and the data to determine whether a pre-recommended replacement time threshold (pre-RRT) has been attained for replacing the implantable stimulator; means for using the programmer processor to select an equation in which to calculate a recommended replacement time (RRT), the equation is selected in response to determining a time period that extends from the date in which the stimulator was implanted until a date in which the pre-RRT is attained; and means for using the programmer processor to generate a notification to a user as to the RRT. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. An apparatus for determining estimated remaining longevity for a cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker comprising a power source, comprising:
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means for employing the pacemaker to signal a programmer, the signal comprising current drain data associated with the power source; means for employing the programmer to compare the current drain data to a current threshold; and means for employing the programmer to select a recommended replacement time of the pacemaker by using the current drain data, the current data associated with recommended replacement time. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method of determining estimated remaining longevity for an implantable cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker having a power source, comprising:
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employing the pacemaker to signal a programmer, the programmer having a processor; employing the programmer processor to acquire current drain data from the signal; employing the programmer processor to set the recommended replacement time (RRT) a pre-specified time period in response to the current drain data compared to a set of current data thresholds. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A non-transitory programming medium comprising instructions for determining estimated remaining longevity for an implantable stimulator, comprising:
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instructions for using a programmer processor to acquire from the implantable stimulator a signal comprising data associated with the power source in the implantable stimulator and a date in which the stimulator was implanted; instructions for using the programmer processor and the data to determine whether a pre-recommended replacement time threshold (pre-RRT) has been attained for replacing the implantable stimulator; instructions for using the programmer processor to select an equation in which to calculate a recommended replacement time (RRT), the equation is selected in response to determining a time period that extends from the date in which the stimulator was implanted until a date in which the pre-RRT is attained; and instructions for using the programmer processor to generate a notification to a user as to the RRT.
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27. An apparatus for determining estimated remaining longevity for an implantable stimulator having a power source and processor, comprising:
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means for employing the processor to acquire data associated with the power source in the implantable stimulator and a date in which the stimulator was implanted; means for using the processor and the voltage data to determine whether a pre-recommended replacement time threshold (pre-RRT) has been attained for replacing the implantable stimulator; means for using the processor to select an equation in which to calculate a recommended replacement time (RRT), the equation is selected in response to determining a time period that extends from the date in which the stimulator was implanted until a date in which the pre-RRT is attained; and means for using the processor to generate a notification to a user as to the RRT.
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