INTERSTIM WITHOUT LIMITS™
NOT ALL BATTERIES ARE CREATED EQUAL
Head-to-head overdischarge battery testing proves Medtronic outperforms Axonics®.*
Learn more about the independent tests that reached this conclusion.
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OVERDRIVE™ BATTERY TECHNOLOGY
At the core of InterStim™ Micro is Medtronic Overdrive™ battery technology, a non-traditional lithium-ion battery.
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THERAPY WITHOUT LIMITS
We continue to advance sacral neuromodulation by offering updated full-body MRI labeling.† We have improved:
- Patient access to MRI exams
- Wait times between scans2
- Flexibility for MRI providers

TEST WITHOUT LIMITS
The InterStim™ basic evaluation allows patients to explore the therapy before making a long-term decision.
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results within a week.

RELIEF WITHOUT LIMITS
The recharge-free InterStim™ II system may be the best choice for most people because it’s simple, convenient, and low maintenance.
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RECHARGE WITHOUT LIMITS
The InterStim™ Micro system is the smallest sacral neuromodulation device on the market.
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MRI SCANS |
InterStim™ II System
Allows full-body scans† |
InterStim™ Micro System
Allows full-body scans† |
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BATTERY |
InterStim™ II System
Recharge-free |
InterStim™ Micro System
Rechargeable Overdrive™ battery technology |
BATTERY LIFE |
InterStim™ II System
Approximately 5-6 years‡ |
InterStim™ Micro System
At least 15 years |
DEVICE SIZE |
InterStim™ II System
12.5 cm3 |
InterStim™ Micro System
2.8 cm3 |
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE |
InterStim™ II System
None |
InterStim™ Micro System
Weekly recharging of 20 minutes§ |
COMPONENTS/ACCESSORIES |
InterStim™ II System
Smart programmer, communicator |
InterStim™ Micro System
Smart programmer, communicator, recharger, charging dock, recharging belt |
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VIEW MARKETING RESOURCESThe most common adverse events experienced include pain at implant sites, new pain, lead migration, infection, technical or device problems, adverse change in bowel or voiding function, and undesirable stimulation or sensations. Any of these may require additional surgery or cause return of symptoms.
Complications can occur with the evaluation, including tissue damage, infection, and technical problems with the device. Patients should be instructed on operating the programmer and given precautions related to the evaluation.
Conducted by an independent laboratory, this battery bench testing yields data that emphasizes Medtronic Overdrive™ technology’s indisputable quality and performance over Axonics® traditional lithium-ion batteries. This testing was designed to examine true battery behavior, beyond device level features, for robust system performance under overdischarge. The study included five InterStim™ Micro batteries and two batteries removed from new Axonics® stimulators. Overdischarge was induced via a slow constant current discharge to 0V, followed by a one week hold at 0V. Cells were characterized by 50, 0%-100% state-of-charge cycles, as defined by their respective manufacturers’ specifications.1
Under certain conditions. See approved labeling for details. Patients with InterStim™ SureScan™ MRI leads only.
Battery life may vary based on therapy settings.
Under standard therapy settings and appropriate recharger placement.
Medtronic data on file.
MRI guidelines for InterStim™ systems 97810 3058 3023 — Instructions for use (M980291A016 Rev A).