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Medical device systems implemented network scheme for remote patient management

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-01-27
MEDTRONIC INC
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[0007] An internet- or equivalent-based system and method for a service is disclosed which connects a remote patient to a database network for medical device data exchange and review. The system and method includes providing a web-site having a user interface wherein the user interface includes a secure sign-in input to access a medical device database network site, receiving at the web-site inputs associated with a specific medical device and pati

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However, for patients with chronic disease, the management of the disease has become a critical aspect which affects both the cost of health care and the quality of life of the patient.

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[0051] A first embodiment shows the data 702 flowing to a research and development department 719. It is anticipated that having access to large and highly relevant databases of patient physiology and device performance, will be a valuable source of information in the design of new devices.

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[0052] A second embodiment shows the data 702 flowing to the product planning department 729. Knowing how devices are programmed, device longevity, and potential failure modes will be usefully in planning new features and new devices. This is information which is very valuable and available from data 702.

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[0053] A third embodiment shows the data 702 flowing to the department responsible for post market surveillance 739. Many governmental entities, e.g., countries, require manufacturers to perform post-market surveillance on their medical devices to understand device performance and failure modes and mechanisms. Having this data available through the server 405 will allow more accurate, timely, and complete information capture; all of which is highly valuable. Indeed, for this and other uses, the particularly high volume of highly relevant data in a full cycle system distinguishes this invention from others.

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Abstract

A system and method for computer enabled network patient management of medical devices used in chronic disease management. Utilizing web site and push alert notification of alert level physiologic data derived via analysis of continuous stream wireless data transmissions from a patient, a full cycle improvement over existing modalities is achieved. Proxy and medical device user integration and access is enabled to achieve further contribution to the technical advantages of the system.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority from Provisional Application Ser. Nos. 60 / 228,961, 60 / 228,674, 60 / 228,686, 60 / 228,685, 60 / 228,645, 60 / 228,699, 60 / 228,698, 60 / 228,697 and 60 / 228,696, all filed on Aug. 29, 2000, and also from application Ser. No. 09 / 935,019, filed Aug. 22, 2001, and is a continuation of application Ser. No. 09 / 943,193, filed Aug. 29, 2001.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates to medical devices implemented and communicable through network systems such as the internet. More specifically, the invention relates to patients wearing implantable or externally mounted medical devices in which the devices are communicable to remote healthcare professionals or expert centers for a variety of purposes. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Medical devices such as cardiac systems, drug delivery systems, neurological products and similar other products are implanted in patients for various clinical reasons. Some of these devices may collect...

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IPC IPC(8): G06F19/00
CPCG06F19/3418G06Q50/24G06Q50/22G06Q40/08G16H40/67
Inventor RIFF, KENNETH M.LINDEN, GREGORY J.SMITH, KURT R.
Owner MEDTRONIC INC
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