Device typeAntiseizure/psychiatric-therapy vagus nerve implantable electrical stimulation system: An assembly of battery-powered devices intended to apply periodic electrical stimuli to the vagus nerve to help control seizures and/or to help treat psychiatric disorder symptoms (e.g., depression). The vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is provided through an implantable pulse generator, typically placed in the anterior chest wall, and leads that run subcutaneously to where their electrodes are implanted around the left vagus nerve. The system may be programmed externally following implantation.
FDA categoryStimulator, Autonomic Nerve, Implanted (Depression)
Device ID05425025750511
AvailabilityPrescription
Single useYes
SterileYes
LatexNot made with natural rubber latex
MRI safetyMR Conditional
Length2 Millimeter