Patent ID: 6275737
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: A61N

Abstract:
A method for transmitting signals through the skin of a user to a receiving coil of an implantable unit, comprising the steps of:(a) providing a flexible transcutaneous pouch having a pocket formed therein wherein electronic circuitry coupled to a power source for transmitting signals to the implantable unit may be removably carried, the transcutaneous pouch having means for adhesively securing the transcutaneous pouch to a surface of the user's skin; and(b) detachably securing the transcutaneous pouch to the user's skin at a position that allows signals to be coupled from the electronic circuitry to the implantable unit; and(c) inserting the electronic circuitry into the pocket of the transcutaneous pouch; and(d) coupling the power source to the electronic circuitry carried in the pocket of the transcutaneous pouch, wherein the electronic circuitry is enabled and transmits signals to the implanted unit.