A blog about what is new (and old) in the world of active implantable medical devices

Tantalus II System for Treating Metabolic Syndrome

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MetaCure’s TANTALUS II device is an advanced implantable electrical stimulator used to apply gastric stimulation. It works by enhancing the activity of gastric muscles only when the patient eats, which modifies hormone secretion, favorably affecting glucose and fat metabolism. At the same time, the stimulation causes the patient to feel satiated sooner and consume less food. The result is an improvement in blood glucose levels, which is often accompanied by weight loss, and reduction of blood pressure, waist circumference and blood lipid level. Continue reading→

Impulse Dynamics’ OPTIMIZER III IPG for Treatment of Heart Failure

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Optimizer III Implantabe Pulse Generator for the treatment of congestive heart failureImpulse Dynamics’ OPTIMIZER™ III Implantable Pulse Generator delivers Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM), non-excitatory electrical signals during the myocardial absolute refractory period in synchrony with locally sensed electrical activity. CCM signals are intended to treat patients with symptomatic heart failure despite appropriate medical treatment. Continue reading→

Welcome to implantable-device.com!

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Welcome to implantable-device.com, a blog dedicated to professionals interested in the fascinating world of active implantable medical devices!

Let me tell you a bit about myself: I have thirty years of experience in the design of Medical Electronic Instrumentation, most of it developing active implantable medical devices. In addition to over 40 papers and 80 patents on implantable medical devices, I am the lead author of the books “Design and Development of Medical Electronic Instrumentation”, “Exploring Quantum Physics Through Hands-On Projects,” “Exploring Ultraviolet Photography – Bee Vision, Forensic Imaging, and Other Adventures in Ultraviolet Photography,” and “High-Power Near-Infrared Light Treatments for Depression, Dementia, and Other Brain Disorders.” (All of my books are available on Amazon #CommissionsEarned).

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I hope that you enjoy reading this blog!

David Prutchi, Ph.D.

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