DocumentCode :
3002307
Title :
A fully implantable and rechargeable neurostimulation system for animal research
Author :
Paralikar, Kunal ; Santa, Wesley ; Iyer, Rajesh ; Thom, Andrew ; Xin Su ; Hovland, Erik ; Dinsmoor, David ; Munns, Gordon ; May, Steven ; Scott, Erik R. ; Denison, Timothy J.
Author_Institution :
Medtronic, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, USA
fYear :
2015
fDate :
22-24 April 2015
Firstpage :
418
Lastpage :
421
Abstract :
A neurostimulation system consisting of a reusable, four-channel, fully-implantable rechargeable neurostimulator (INS), recharger and wireless controller is described. The intent of the system is to enable acute and chronic research with stimulation codes and patterns in rodents and large animals as a means to understand the underlying neuroscience principles responsible for neuromodulation therapy, explore improved outcomes for existing therapies and identify potential new therapies. The total volume of the INS is 3cc including the rechargeable battery, stimulation system and low volume lead connector block. Wireless telemetry is inductive and operational with up to 60 cm of separation from the controller so as to enable untethered, real-time program updates.
Keywords :
biomedical telemetry; neuromuscular stimulation; prosthetic power supplies; secondary cells; chronic research; neuromodulation therapy; neuroscience principles; rechargeable battery; reusable four-channel implantable rechargeable neurostimulation system; wireless controller; wireless telemetry; Animals; Batteries; Connectors; Electrodes; Random access memory; Telemetry; Wireless communication;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Neural Engineering (NER), 2015 7th International IEEE/EMBS Conference on
Conference_Location :
Montpellier
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/NER.2015.7146648
Filename :
7146648
Link To Document :
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