38 devices · GMDN 38474
Analgesic implantable peripheral nerve electrical stimulation systems are medical devices designed to manage severe, persistent pain by delivering controlled electrical impulses to specific peripheral nerves. These systems help patients who have not responded to other treatments, offering an alternative to long-term opioid use or invasive surgical procedures by targeting nerve pathways to disrupt pain signals.
These devices are typically regulated as implantable medical devices, requiring compliance with safety and performance standards for both the implanted components and external controls. They are usually supplied as a complete system, including electrodes, a receiver, and a transmitter, and may require professional installation and ongoing monitoring by healthcare providers.
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