Medtronic’s InterStim X System Receives the US FDA’s Approval for the Treatment of Bladder and Bowel Control
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- The US FDA has approved new recharge-free InterStim X that are used for the treatment of OAB, chronic FI, and non-obstructive urinary retention & enabled the most personalized options to fit patient lifestyles
- The new InterStim X system provides 10 to 15yrs. of battery life without the need to recharge. The device is expected to be available shortly
- Additionally, rechargeable InterStim Micro device offers 15+ yrs. of battery life with regular recharging. Both systems are the first smart programming device that looks like a common smartphone that offers the patients to separately adjust choice of 11 therapy settings at home or outside
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