"In addition to simplified programming and ongoing management of InterStim therapy, the smart programmer is discreet, which is meaningful to patients because OAB can greatly impact confidence, intimacy, and activities," said Steven Siegel, M.D., Metro Urology Centers for Female Urology and Continence Care, Minneapolis, Minn. "It takes courage to seek treatment and many struggle to find long-term relief. My goal is to address OAB symptoms and help restore my patients' quality of life, and I'm pleased to have a tool like the InterStim smart programmer for patients who may benefit from neuromodulation."Designed to deliver easy, streamlined programming, the smart programmer provides a single, intuitive app-based platform for implant and long-term therapy management. Physicians can instantly check Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) eligibility, which is critical given the growing need for MRI scans in the U.S. The smart programmer also provides physicians with insights and access to a detailed, accurate view of the patient's therapy experience, which may help facilitate constructive patient conversations. To help optimize efficacy and tailor treatment based on patient needs, patients are able to adjust their therapy themselves, within clinician-defined limits in seven standard preset programs. The smart programmer also leverages Samsung Knox, Samsung's proprietary mobile security platform.
"Medtronic pioneered sacral neuromodulation two decades ago and we continue to innovate to improve the patient and physician experience and make it easier for more patients to find effective relief from both OAB and FI with the InterStim system," said Linnea Burman, vice president and general manager of the Pelvic Health & Gastric Therapies business, part of the Restorative Therapies Group at Medtronic. "The advanced technology of the smart programmer paves the way for future digital health solutions, like digital symptom tracking, and should give physicians and patients confidence that relief and restored quality of life are possible."
"The incorporation of consumer technology in medical device solutions, such as the InterStim system, is not only helping patients integrate these solutions into their daily lives, it's also empowering clinicians to evolve and digitally transform their practice," said Dr. David Rhew, chief medical officer and VP/GM, Enterprise (B2B) Healthcare, Samsung Electronics America. "Medtronic continues to lead the market in these types of healthcare innovations, and we are proud to partner with them to bring these important solutions to patients and clinicians."
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