Patent ID: 6648823
Filing Date: 2003-11-18
Classification: A61B,A61N,G16H,H04W,Y10S

Abstract:
An integrated bi-directional data communication and follow-up system far an implantable medical device (IMD) having a memory that stores device information, operational parameters including stored diagnostic data, physiological and medical data, and performance logs including battery status, the system comprising:a remote expert station; an external interface device in wireless data communication with the IMD and the remote expert station, the external Interface device including a data management system to enable data transfer and exchange between the IMD and the remote expert station; a network enabling bi-directional communication between the IMD, said external interface device and said remote expert station; means for reviewing said performance logs including battery status by comparing them to limits for the particular IMD and determining a projection of remaining IMD longevity in view of stored diagnostic data retrieved from the IMD; and means for generating a recommendation for enhanced device longevity; and wherein said means for reviewing performance log and said means for generating a recommendation for enhanced device longevity are implemented in one of said external interface device and said remote export station.