NHL

Stimulator, Electrical, Implanted, For Parkinsonian Symptoms

Product code

NHL

Device name

Stimulator, Electrical, Implanted, For Parkinsonian Symptoms

Device class

Class 3

Medical specialty

Unknown

Marketing pathway

PMA

Flag

Implant

FDA classification definition

Bilateral stimulation of the internal globus pallidus (GPi) or the subthalamic nucleus (STN) using Medtronic Activa Parkinson's Control Therapy is indicated for adjunctive therapy in reducing some of the symptoms of advanced, levodopa-responsive Parkinsons disease that are not adequately controlled with medication.

Definition text from the FDA device classification database (U.S. federal government work, public domain).