The document describes an invisible trial system for spinal cord stimulation that uses a small external pulse generator placed on the body along with Bluetooth connectivity to patient and clinician apps on Apple devices. This allows wireless programming and control while removing cables. It introduces burst stimulation capability to improve trial outcomes. The system aims to provide a discreet trial experience that mimics a permanent implant.
2. 1 Trial system leads
are connected directly
into the EPG which
is put into an adhesive
pouch and placed on
the patient’s body
2 Clinician works with the
patient to establish
optimum stimulation
programs using the
Clinician Programmer app
on an iPad mini device
3 Patient accesses the
Patient Controller app
on an iPod touch™
device
to self-adjust stimulation
within their established
program settings
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY COMBINING
PATIENT COMFORT WITH PHYSICIAN CONVENIENCE.
3. INVISIBLE.
THE NEW INVISIBLE TRIAL SYSTEM
WITH BURST THERAPY
External Pulse Generator (EPG)
St. Jude Medical™
Invisible Trial System
The St. Jude Medical™
invisible trial system
introduces a small, discreet external generator
worn on the body, designed to be invisible
under clothes, that communicates via
Bluetooth™
technology with patient and clinician
programming apps accessed on Apple™
devices.
n Discreet on-body external pulse generator
(EPG) trial system designed to mimic the
experience of a permanent implant
n Smallest EPG for chronic pain1
n Removes necessity for trial cable
n Wireless Bluetooth communication with
patient controller and clinician programmer
4. INTUITIVE.
The new spinal cord stimulation (SCS) trial system
from St. Jude Medical is a design revolution. The
system eliminates any external cables to lessen
patient burden and distraction with their trial system
and incorporates mobile technology for modern
programming convenience and ease of use.
n First and only app-based neurostimulation system
patient programming device using consumer
Apple™
products2
n Graphic visualization of stimulation, leads,
and contacts
n Battery life indicator for programmer and EPG
n Easy to use functionality and familiar
interface design
n Integrated documentation of program usage
and settings
Patient Controller App
St. Jude Medical™
Invisible Trial System
5. IMPROVED.
The invisible trial system is also the first trial
system with the capability to evaluate both tonic
and Burst stimulation to maximize trial success
and allow tonic non-responders an opportunity
for retrial.
n Secure wireless Bluetooth™
communication
and pairing with EPG
n Graphic visualization of stimulation coverage
n Battery life indicator for programmer and EPG
n Lightweight and sleek trial system profile
Clinician Programmer App
St. Jude Medical™
Invisible Trial System