Implant communication system and method for communicating with an implantable medical device
EP4758636A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-17BIOTRONIK SE & CO KG
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- BIOTRONIK SE & CO KG
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-17
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Conventional implant systems lack universal availability and user-friendliness, making it difficult for untrained medical staff to access and interpret data from implantable medical devices, which can lead to errors and inadequate patient care.
Method used
An implant communication system comprising a front-end communication unit and a user communication device with an app, allowing data from implantable medical devices to be read and transferred to a user-friendly interface, enabling wider access and easier data management.
Benefits of technology
The system provides a universally accessible and user-friendly tool for medical staff to read and manage data from implantable medical devices, reducing errors and improving patient care by enhancing usability and compliance.
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Abstract
The invention relates to an implant communication system (1), comprising a front-end communication unit (10) comprising a first communication interface (10a) configured to read out data (D) from an implantable medical device (11), and a user communication device (12) comprising an app (14) communicatively connected to the front-end communication unit (10), wherein the front-end communication unit (10) further comprises a second communication interface (10b) configured to transfer the data (D) read out by the first communication interface (10a) to the user communication device (12). Furthermore, the invention relates to a computer implemented method for communicating with an implantable medical device (11), a computer program and a computer-readable data carrier.
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