Abstract: An implantable therapy system for an antibradycardia and antitachycardia stimulation comprises an implantable pacemaker device for emitting a cardiac stimulation signal for achieving an intra-cardiac pacing, and an implantable non-transvenous defibrillator device for emitting a shock pulse for achieving a defibrillation. The implantable pacemaker device is configured to transmit an advertising signal for advertising said cardiac stimulation signal. The implantable non-transvenous defibrillator device is configured to receive said advertising signal and to modify at least one processing function in response to receiving said advertising signal.

Abstract: An implantable medical device for providing a diagnostic and/or therapeutic cardiac function within a patient comprises a sensing arrangement for sensing electrocardiogram signals, a communication circuitry for data communication with a device external to the patient and a processing circuitry for processing sensed electrocardiogram signals. The processing circuitry is configured to identify, based on the sensed electrocardiogram signals, a stimulation event caused by an implantable pacemaker device and to cause a transmission of information concerning said identification of a stimulation event to the device external to the patient.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for classification of similar biosignal curves detected by an implantable medical device, comprising the steps of providing a plurality of biosignal curves by the implantable medical device, storing the detected biosignal curves in a storage medium, applying an algorithm to the plurality of biosignal curves to determine a similarity of each of the plurality of biosignal curves with the plurality of biosignal curves with respect to at least one signal feature according to predetermined similarity criteria, and classifying biosignal curves matching the predetermined similarity criteria. Furthermore, a system for classification of similar biosignal curves detected by an implantable medical device is also provided.

Abstract: A gear set arrangement (10) for a bicycle gearbox (400) includes a planetary assembly, a stationary component (24), a first and a second brake (B1, B2), and a first and a second freewheel clutch (F1, F2). One planetary gear set (12) of the planetary assembly includes a first rotary element, a second rotary element, and a third rotary element. The first rotary element is rotationally fixable on the stationary component (24) by the first brake (B1). The first rotary element is connectable to the output (36) by the first freewheel clutch (F1). The second rotary element is rotationally fixable on the stationary component (24) by the second brake (B2). The second rotary element is connectable to the output (36) by the second freewheel clutch (F2). The third rotary element is connected to the input (34) for conjoint rotation. The gear set arrangement (10) is configured to provide three ratios.

Abstract: An implantable system for providing anti-tachycardia and/or shock therapy, comprising an implantable pacing device, in particular an implantable leadless pacemaker, and an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, in particular a non-transvenous implantable cardioverter defibrillator, wherein the implantable pacing device is configured to detect a tachycardia and to provide anti-tachycardia pacing, wherein the implantable pacing device is further configured to signal an unavailability of anti-tachycardia pacing to the implantable cardioverter defibrillator, and wherein the implantable cardioverter defibrillator is configured, in response to the signal of the implantable pacing device, to adjust predetermined shock therapy parameters and/or to send a message to a remote monitoring system. A computer implemented method for providing anti-tachycardia and/or shock therapy, a computer program and a computer readable data carrier are also provided.

Abstract: An implantable system for providing anti-tachycardia and/or shock therapy, comprising an implantable pacing device, in particular an implantable leadless pacemaker, and an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, in particular a non-transvenous implantable cardioverter defibrillator, wherein the implantable pacing device is configured to detect a tachycardia and to provide anti-tachycardia pacing, wherein the implantable cardioverter defibrillator is further configured to signal an availability and/or unavailability of defibrillation to the implantable pacing device, and wherein the implantable pacing device is configured, in response to the signal of the implantable cardioverter defibrillator to enable and/or disable anti-tachycardia pacing. The invention further relates to a computer implemented method for providing anti-tachycardia and/or shock therapy, a computer program and a computer readable data carrier.

Abstract: An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator having a housing comprising a processor, a memory unit, a single electrode connection port, a stimulation unit configured to provide an electrode being connected to the electrode connection port with an electric pulse to stimulate a human or animal heart, and a detection unit configured to receive an electric signal of the same heart from the same electrode. According to an aspect of the invention, the electrode connection port is configured to receive a transvenously implantable electrode or a substernally implantable electrode, wherein the memory unit comprises a computer-readable program that causes the processor to operate the stimulation unit and/or the detection unit in a first operational mode if a transvenously implantable electrode is connected to the electrode connection port and in a second operational mode if a substernally implantable electrode is connected to the electrode connection port.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical device and method, in particular an implantable active implant for implantation in human or animal tissue, comprising a unit adapted to perform at least one of the following functions: evaluation of signals and therapy delivery, an interface to a network, in particular a 5G network, wherein the interface can communicate directly or indirectly with the network as required and the at least one function can be influenced directly or indirectly via the network communication, and a predetection unit that activates a connection to the network only whenever an immediate need for real-time assessment and/or influence has been detected.

Abstract: The invention relates to a medical device and a method for operating a medical device, said medical device comprising a unit configured to perform at least one function selected from the group of: evaluation of signals, therapy delivery, an interface to a network, in particular a 5G network, the interface being configured to communicate directly or indirectly with the network, wherein the medical device is further configured to directly or indirectly influence the at least one function via the network communication, and a basic supply unit configured to ensure a basic function of the medical device if the network communication is interrupted during intended use of the medical device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a communication adapter and a computer implemented method for use with an implantable medical device, in particular a pacemaker, a defibrillator and/or a neuro-stimulator, for transferring data between the implantable medical device and a mobile device, in particular a smartphone or tablet computer. In addition, the invention relates to protective case and a communication adapter system comprising the communication adapter.

Abstract: A communication adapter and a computer implemented method for use with an implantable medical device, in particular a pacemaker, a defibrillator and/or a neuro-stimulator, for transferring data between the implantable medical device and a mobile device, in particular a smartphone or tablet computer. In addition, the invention relates to a protective case, a cable and a connector each comprising the communication adapter.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implantable medical device, in particular a diagnostic monitoring device, a pacemaker, a defibrillator and/or a neuro-stimulator, comprising a first wireless communication interface, operating in a first frequency band reserved for medical implants, a second wireless communication interface, operating in a second frequency band supported by consumer mobile communications devices, in particular smartphones and/or tablet computing devices, and a multi-band antenna connected to the first wireless communication interface and the second wireless communication interface, wherein the multi-band antenna is configured to operate in the first frequency band reserved for medical implants and in the second frequency band supported by consumer mobile communications devices. The invention further relates to an implant communication system, a method for updating an executable code of an implantable medical device and a computer program.

Abstract: Method for fabricating an implantable medical device comprising: providing a housing, an electronic module and a plurality of periphery components, the electronic module comprises module contacts for inputting/outputting electric energy to/from the electronic module, each periphery component comprises component contacts for inputting/outputting electric energy to/from the periphery component; arranging the electronic module and the periphery components in a first configuration wherein each component contact of each periphery component is positioned at a same initial distance relative to a corresponding module contact; displacing the electronic module and the periphery components by the initial distance relative to each other into a second configuration in which all component contacts of each periphery component directly mechanically contact respective corresponding module contacts; fixing the electronic module and the periphery components in the second configuration; accommodating the electronic module and

Abstract: The invention relates to an implantable medical device, in particular a diagnostic monitoring device, a pacemaker, a defibrillator and/or a neuro-stimulator, comprising a diagnostic and/or therapeutic control unit, a wireless communication interface, operating in a frequency band and/or using a communication protocol supported by consumer mobile communications devices, in particular smartphones and/or tablet computing devices, a first memory area, in which executable code for controlling the diagnostic and/or therapy control unit is stored, and a second memory area, in which executable code for controlling the wireless communication interface is stored, wherein the software and/or hardware of the wireless communication interface is configured to update the executable code of the wireless communication interface via the wireless communication interface.

Abstract: The invention relates to an implantable medical device, in particular a diagnostic monitoring device, a pacemaker, a defibrillator and/or a neuro-stimulator, configured to exchange data with an external communication device, comprising a near-field telemetry interface), a first wireless communication interface operating in a frequency band reserved for medical implants, and a second wireless communication interface operating in a frequency band and/or using a communication protocol supported by consumer mobile communications devices, in particular smartphones and/or tablet computing devices. The invention further relates to an implant communication system and a method for transferring data between an implantable medical device and an external communication device. In addition, the invention relates to a computer program.

Abstract: An implantable medical device comprises a functional device for carrying out a therapeutic or diagnostic function, and a communication device for communicating with a remote monitoring system. The communication device, at a start of initial operation of the implantable medical device, is enabled to establish a communication with said remote monitoring system. In this way an implantable medical device is provided which allows for including the implantable medical device in a remote monitoring while reducing a risk for a patient involved with attending to the patient for activating a remote monitoring function within the implantable medical device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling the operation of at least two implantable medical devices for stimulating a human or animal heart, the method comprising the following steps: a) receiving, with a control device, a first operational parameter of a first device of the at least two implantable medical devices; b) receiving , with the control device, a second operational parameter of a second device of the at least two implantable medical devices; c) automatically checking whether there exists a conflict between the first operational parameter and the second operational parameter precluding a safe operation of the first device and the second device; and d) if a conflict has been identified, visualizing the first operational parameter, the second operational parameter, and data on the conflict on a display of the control device.

Abstract: An artificial-intelligence based patient assessment system is provided for assessing a patient. The system comprises at least one AI based algorithm and means for providing computer code to a local data system, wherein the computer code is adapted to, when executed, process data to provide a training result for the at least one AI based algorithm, wherein the computer code is adapted to be executed in the local data system to process data stored in the local data system. The system further comprises means for receiving the training result from the local data system upon execution of the computer code in the local data system.

Abstract: A medical support system for patient treatment. The medical support system includes a central computing entity; and at least one local medical entity configured to obtain physiological data of a patient, preprocess the physiological data to generate anonymous preprocessed data, and send the anonymous preprocessed data to the central computing entity via at least one communications network, wherein the central computing entity is configured to analyze the anonymous preprocessed data, determine one or more parameters in relation to a medical support function based on the analysis of the anonymous preprocessed data, and send the determined one or more parameters to the at least one local medical entity via the at least one communications network, and wherein the at least one local medical entity is configured to implement the one or more parameters received from the central computing entity to provide the medical support function for the patient.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus and a method for ensuring patient compliance during a recovery process. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a dialogue-based medical decision system comprising a receiver for receiving data associated with a health state of the patient sent from a device associated with the patient and a processing unit adapted to select a message associated with the health state of the patient based on the received data and based on stored patient data. Moreover, the dialogue-based medical decision system comprises a transmitter for transmitting the message to the device and/or another device associated with the patient.