56 devices · GMDN 34210
Antiseizure/psychiatric-therapy vagus nerve implantable electrical stimulation systems are medical devices designed to deliver controlled electrical pulses to the vagus nerve. Clinically, they help manage recurrent seizures and alleviate symptoms of psychiatric disorders like treatment-resistant depression by modulating nerve activity.
These systems typically consist of an implanted pulse generator and leads, regulated as medical devices under relevant jurisdictions. They are not reusable and require surgical implantation, with external programming capabilities post-surgery. Classification and supply vary by country, but they are generally considered high-risk due to their invasive nature.
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