The Gastric Stimulation delivers electrical pulses to
the stomach when a person eats. The gastric stimululation pulse generator is
implanted through a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure and can be
performed in an outpatient setting.
Gastric Stimulation Components
The system includes a rechargeable ‘pacemaker-like'
implantable pulse generator (IPG) with an external, portable charger; bipolar
leads and external control and monitoring components for the patient and
physician. The IPG is implanted under the skin and delivers electrical
stimulation to the muscle through leads implanted in the sero-muscular layer of
the stomach.
How the Gastric Stimulation Works?
The Gastric Stimulation is based on new technology called
Gastric Contractility Modulation (GCM) that is designed to sense naturally
occurring electrical activity of the stomach in real-time and automatically
apply electrical stimulation treatment during meal times. The device data can be
non-invasively read by the physician for further tailoring of the treatment
parameters to the patient. The result is enhanced gastric activity without a
change in the rate of electrical activity (no pacing). The application of this
unique stimulation during initial stages of meals is designed to provoke an
early response of the gut typical of a full meal.