Design of a sacro-lumbar anterior root stimulator implant for exercise and urological functions

Pablo Aqueveque*, Nick Donaldson, Anne Vanhoestenberghe, Antoine Nonclercq

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Specifications for an updated implantable stimulator, to restore voluntary bladder and bowel voiding, some sexual functions, isometric leg muscle exercise and cycling, are presented in this paper. The stimulation system is composed of a subcutaneous implantable stimulator and an external controller. This implant is based on previous work by the Implanted Devices Group (IDG) of University College London, mainly the SARSI and LARSI implant systems. Using up-to-date technology we are working to make the device smaller and, cheaper while ensuring its reliability. The work involves the design of a hermetic (water proof) package in ceramic technology, a custom integrated circuit for the implant, as well as an external control box with a user-friendly interface.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBIODEVICES 2012 - Proceedings of the International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices
Pages234-238
Number of pages5
Publication statusPublished - 2012
EventInternational Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices, BIODEVICES 2012 - Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal
Duration: 1 Feb 20124 Feb 2012

Publication series

NameBIODEVICES 2012 - Proceedings of the International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Devices, BIODEVICES 2012
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityVilamoura, Algarve
Period1/02/20124/02/2012

Keywords

  • Implantable stimulator
  • Implanted devices

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