Abbott Expands its Directional Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy by Offering New MR-Conditional Labeling
ABBOTT PARK, Ill.,
Prior to the latest Abbott approval, people new to deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy or those living with older systems from other manufacturers may have experienced barriers in accessing the most advanced DBS therapy options because of the potential need for an MRI in the future. With its updated labeling, Abbott has addressed this challenge with the Infinity DBS system's improved therapy platform — the first and only
"With this software upgrade, Abbott delivers on a promise to develop powerful features that strengthen the Infinity DBS system's already patient-centric platform, which uses familiar
This new approval allows existing implanted Infinity DBS systems to be upgraded via secure Bluetooth® wireless technology without the need for surgery, giving full-body MRI conditional labeling to the entire Infinity DBS system, along with the suite of system upgrades.
"Today's announcement of the newly released MRI-compatibility of the Infinity DBS system reflects Abbott's continued commitment to patient-centric, cutting-edge care — where the patient's options are expanded by the therapy instead of limited by it," said
Parkinson's disease and essential tremor are neurologic conditions known as movement disorders, which are caused by a communication breakdown throughout the central nervous system. This can result in a debilitating loss of muscle control, involuntary movement and reduced coordination. At present there are no proven cures for movement disorders. Treatment options like Abbott's DBS system focus on alleviating symptoms to improve quality of life.
Abbott is Driving DBS Innovation
Abbott's Infinity™ DBS system with directional leads is designed to direct stimulation toward targeted areas of the brain to maximize patient outcomes and limit side effects. The platform's future-ready technology is built with the ability to significantly upgrade the capabilities and new therapy features of the Infinity DBS system through simple, over-the-air updates.
Abbott's Infinity DBS system is the world's first and only DBS system operating on an iOS software platform with Bluetooth® wireless technology. Clinicians can streamline the programming process with an iPad mini device using Abbott's new Informity™ Programming Software to become more efficient in their practice and achieve optimal outcomes with directional leads. Patients can discreetly manage their symptoms with their Infinity DBS System iPod touch controller.
Data continues to show that patients gravitate toward medical devices that are intuitive and low maintenance, such as with the Infinity DBS system's dual channel recharge-free device. Using an approach with patients at the center of their therapy experience, Abbott's neuromodulation portfolio is driven by science, data and patient input to help people suffering from movement disorders feel as normal as possible.
"Our patients and our clinical team are seeing clear clinical benefits with Abbott's directional lead DBS therapy," said
Abbott's Infinity DBS system is also CE Mark approved and has been used in nearly 30 countries, most recently in
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