Enterra™ Neurostimulator
Gastroparesis
Overview
The Enterra™ model 3116 gastric neurostimulator is a programmable, implanted device that generates mild electrical pulses to treat chronic, intractable nausea and vomiting from gastroparesis.
Key Features
Customised Treatment
Stimulation can be adjusted to the settings that may work for you with a handheld, external programmer used by your doctor.
Reversible
Therapy can be turned off by your doctor at any time if you experience intolerable side effects. In some cases the device may need to be removed.
Placement
The Enterra™ system consists of a neurostimulator implanted beneath the skin, usually in the lower abdominal region. Two leads are implanted in the stomach wall muscle layer and connected to the neurostimulator.
Size
Height 2.2" (55 mm)
Width 2.4" (60 mm)
Depth 0.4" (10 mm)
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The Enterra™ Therapy system for gastric electrical stimulation is authorised for use in treatment of chronic intractable (drug refractory) nausea and vomiting secondary to gastroparesis of diabetic or idiopathic etiology. The effectiveness of this device for this use has not been demonstrated.
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