An Implantable Neurocybernetic Prosthesis System
Copyright policy )An Implantable Neurocybernetic Prosthesis System
Summary: The neurocybernetic prosthesis (Cyberonics, Inc.) is an implantable, multiprogrammable pulse generator that delivers constant current electrical signals to the vagus nerve for the purpose of reducing the frequency and/or severity of epileptic seizures. The device is implanted in a subcutaneous chest pocket just below the clavicle, similar to cardiac pacemaker placement. The stimulation signal is transmitted from the prosthesis to the vagus nerve through a stimulation lead. The prosthesis can be programmed using any IBM‐compatible personal computer with programming software and a programming wand. The electrodes used in the first group of patients were found to break at an unacceptable rate. Design modifications appear to have resolved this problem.
Epilepsy, Therapy, Computer-Assisted, Models, Neurological, Animals, Electric Stimulation Therapy, Equipment Failure, Vagus Nerve, Prostheses and Implants, Cybernetics
Epilepsy, Therapy, Computer-Assisted, Models, Neurological, Animals, Electric Stimulation Therapy, Equipment Failure, Vagus Nerve, Prostheses and Implants, Cybernetics
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