IS THERAPY RIGHT FOR YOU?
Find out if bladder control therapy matches your needs.
MEDTRONIC BLADDER CONTROL THERAPY DELIVERED BY THE INTERSTIM™ SYSTEM
- Also known as sacral neuromodulation (SNM)
- Targets the sacral nerve in the lower back
- Uses a handheld smart programmer
- Implantable device
- Lasts, on average, 5 years before replacement
- Used to treat the symptoms of overactive bladder (OAB) and non-obstructive urinary retention
- Proven to work better than oral medication1 for OAB
- Ideal for people who can tolerate surgery
- Offers a “test run” evaluation that lasts 3 to 14 days
- In addition to risks related to surgery, complications can include pain at the implant sites, new pain, infection, lead (thin wire) movement/migration, device problems, undesirable changes in urinary or bowel function, and uncomfortable stimulation (sometimes described as a jolting or shocking feeling). Talk with your doctor about ways to minimize these risks.
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Siegel S, Noblett K, Mangel J, et al. Results of a prospective, randomized, multicenter study evaluating sacral neuromodulation with InterStim® Therapy compared to standard medical therapy at 6-months in subjects with mild symptoms of overactive bladder. Neurourol Urodyn. 2015;34:224–230.
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