Pre-pulse Stimulation Capability of a Research Implantable Stimulator System
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Theoretical stimulation waveforms were implemented for bench testing on a research implantable pulse generator system for testing of safety and efficacy. The waveforms each consisted of a conditioning “pre-pulse” phase (e.g., a depolarizing pre-pulse) a stimulation phase, and a passive recharge phase. They were bench tested in a completely electronic system and in a saline model. The waveforms were generated by combining multiple timing generators in the research system, each capable of producing a standard clinical stimulation waveform.
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