Patent ID: 9393435
Filing Date: 2016-07-19
CPC Classification: A61B,A61N,H02J,H04B,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A method of testing the functionality of an implant unit, the method comprising: moving an implant activator from a first position to a second position on a delivery tool prior to final fixation of an implant unit by the delivery tool, the implant unit being configured for implantation within a body of a subject during a treatment session; testing the implant unit at an implant location in the body of the subject by transferring power from the implant activator to the implant unit when the implant activator is in the second position, wherein transferring power to the implant unit causes modulation of at least one nerve in the body of the subject; suturing the implant unit in place at the implant location; and after suturing the implant unit, releasing the implant unit from the delivery tool.