Evaluation systems
InterStim™ advanced evaluation system
<p>The InterStim™ advanced evaluation system is a wearable neurostimulator with an electrode lead that helps patients track their bladder and bowel symptoms.</p>
Details
The advanced evaluation (also referred to as stage 1) is initiated through an outpatient procedure performed in a hospital or surgical center. The patient also wears an ENS during the advanced evaluation, which lasts up to 14 days depending on physician guidance. Symptom diaries are used to measure results.
Complications can occur with the evaluation, including movement of the wire, technical problems with the device, and some temporary pain. Patients should be instructed on operating the test device and given other precautions related to the evaluation and activity restrictions.