Getting an InterStim ™ device: what to expect . A neurostimulator device will be attached to a lead and implanted under the skin. The system will deliver a gentle stimulation to the nerves that help control your bladder and bowel symptoms.

How InterStim™ therapy works For bladder and bowel control. More than another pill. More than temporary relief. Learn how InterStim™ system targets the sacral nerves that control bladder and bowel function, which may help you get your life back.

From maintenance to programming to battery care, here’s what you need to know about living with an InterStim™ system for bladder or bowel control.

InterStim II and InterStim Micro offer a trial device that simulates the actual, implanted device. This is called InterStim Stage 1. Receiving the trial device is a 15-minute, minimally invasive outpatient procedure where the doctor places a lead connected to a small, externally worn device.

The InterStim™ II system is a recharge-free, long-term SNM system that lets you get full-body* MRI scans. The implanted InterStim™ II system electrically stimulates the sacral nerve, which is thought to normalise neural communication between the bladder and brain and between the bowel and brain. 1,2.

InterStim™ Smart programmer. Benefit from a single programming device across both recharge-free and rechargeable devices; Offers tailored patient therapy with a choice of up to 11 programs; Empowers patients to manage their therapy easily at home or …

What Does the Interstim Device Treat? InterStim is an effective, long-term solution for women who suffer from overactive bladder, urge incontinence (involuntary loss of urine associated with a sudden, strong desire to void), urgency-frequency (frequent, uncontrollable urges to urinate), fecal incontinence (the inability to control the bowels ...

How Is The Interstim Neuromodulation Device Implanted? The implantation of Interstim is performed in 2 separate stages. The first stage is done as an outpatient procedure or day case. This first stage serves as a trial run and the symptom improvement is monitored by a …

What is InterStim therapy? Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS) is a minimally invasive surgical option that involves the implantation of a small medical device to stimulate the sacral nerve. The InterStim device was developed by Medtronic, and was approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1997.

The InterStim™ X system is a recharge-free neurostimulator used to treat bowel and bladder control problems. It’s the next generation of the first and most proven sacral neuromodulation system. 1-3.