METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING CONTEXT AMONG EVENTS AND OPTIMIZING IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICE PERFORMANCE

• US 20060195163A1
• Filed: 05/01/2006
• Published: 08/31/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 03/06/2002
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers Incorporated (Boston Scientific Corporation)
• Original Assignee: Cardiac Pacemakers Incorporated (Boston Scientific Corporation)
• Inventors: Lovett, Eric G., Sweeney, Robert J., KenKnight, Bruce H., Manicka, Yatheendhar, Mazar, Scott T.
• Granted Patent: US 7,805,199 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 607/60
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 1/3627 for treating a mechanical deficiency of the heart, e.g. congestive heart failure or cardiomyopathy
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 1/36514 controlled by a physiological quantity other than heart potential, e.g. blood pressure controlled by two or more physical parameters A61N1/36585
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 1/37211 Means for communicating with stimulators
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 1/37235 Aspects of the external programmer
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 1/37282 characterised by communication with experts in remote locations using a network
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/40 relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/63 for local operation
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/67 for remote operation

Abstract

An apparatus and method for adjusting the performance of an implanted device based on data including contextual information. Contextual information, including operational and performance data concerning the implanted device as well as the patient with the implanted device, is stored by a portable electronic device. In one embodiment, the portable electronic device is adapted for battery operation and includes a personal digital assistant (PDA). The portable electronic device is adapted for use as an interface to conduct wireless communications with the implanted device. In one embodiment, the portable electronic device interfaces with a clinical programmer for use by a physician.

Claims

1. A system comprising:

an implantable wireless transmitter coupled to an implantable medical device;

a portable wireless receiver in communication with the implantable wireless transmitter; and

a personal digital assistant (PDA) coupled to the portable wireless receiver.

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