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US-20260123886-A1 - CONFIGURABLE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES

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Abstract

Systems, methods, and devices include approaches for receiving physiological data associated with detected cardiac events from a medical device being operated in a default mode, receiving a command to reprogram the medical device to operate in a non-default mode, and programming the implantable medical device, using a remote device, to operate in the non-default mode. The programming increases an amount of physiological data or number of cardiac events wirelessly transmitted by the medical device compared to the default mode.

Inventors

  • Jonathan H. Kelly
  • Deepa Mahajan
  • Dan Constantin Luca
  • Scott R. Vanderlinde

Assignees

  • CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.

Dates

Publication Date
20260507
Application Date
20251104

Claims (20)

  1. 1 . A method comprising: receiving physiological data associated with detected cardiac events from an implantable medical device being operated in a default mode; receiving a command to reprogram the implantable medical device to operate in a non-default mode; and programming the implantable medical device, using a remote device, to operate in the non-default mode, wherein the programming increases an amount of physiological data wirelessly transmitted by the implantable medical device compared to the default mode.
  2. 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the programming increases a length of physiological data stored for each detected cardiac event.
  3. 3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the programming increases a frequency at which the physiological data is wirelessly transmitted.
  4. 4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the physiological data is deleted from memory after being wirelessly transmitted by the implantable medical device.
  5. 5 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the programming adjusts prioritization of storage and deletion of the physiological data.
  6. 6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the programming increases a maximum number of cardiac events stored to memory.
  7. 7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the physiological data is wirelessly transmitted to the remote device.
  8. 8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the programming changes a trigger for initiating transmission of the physiological data.
  9. 9 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the programming changes an amount of time stored to memory before an onset of a cardiac event and an end of the cardiac event.
  10. 10 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the programming increases diagnostic data associated with each cardiac event.
  11. 11 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising: programming the implantable medical device to revert back to the default operating mode after a predetermined period of time.
  12. 12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein, in the default mode, the medical device is programmed to transfer physiological data only once or twice per day.
  13. 13 . A system comprising: a programmer comprising a user interface, memory, and one or more processors, wherein the memory comprises instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the programmer to: receive a command to reprogram an implantable medical device to change operating from a default mode to a non-default mode, and in response to the command, cause the implantable medical device to be programmed to operate in the non-default mode, wherein the non-default mode increases an amount of physiological data wirelessly transmitted by the implantable medical device compared to the default mode.
  14. 14 . The system of claim 13 , wherein, in the non-default mode, a length of physiological data stored for each detected cardiac event is increased.
  15. 15 . The system of claim 13 , wherein, in the non-default mode, a frequency at which the physiological data is wirelessly transmitted is increased.
  16. 16 . The system of claim 15 , wherein the frequency is greater than twice per 24 -hour period.
  17. 17 . The system of claim 13 , wherein the non-default mode changes an amount of time stored to memory before an onset of a cardiac event and an end of the cardiac event.
  18. 18 . The system of claim 17 , wherein the amount of time is 45 seconds to 2 minutes.
  19. 19 . The system of claim 13 , further comprising: the implantable medical device, wherein the implantable medical device includes electrodes.
  20. 20 . The system of claim 19 , further comprising: a remote computing system, wherein the command is initiated at the remote computing system.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION This application claims priority to Provisional Application No. 63/716,889, filed Nov. 6, 2024, which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety. TECHNICAL FIELD The present disclosure generally relates to approaches for remote programming of medical devices used for sensing and monitoring cardiac activity. BACKGROUND Medical devices that allow physicians to monitor cardiac activity are becoming increasingly common in diagnosing and treating medical conditions in patients. Cardiac monitoring can be used, for example, to identify abnormal cardiac rhythms, so that critical alerts can be provided to patients, physicians, or other care providers and so that patients can be treated as needed. SUMMARY In Example 1, a method includes receiving physiological data associated with detected cardiac events from a medical device (e.g., an implantable medical device) being operated in a default mode, receiving a command to reprogram the medical device to operate in a non-default mode, and programming the implantable medical device, using a remote device, to operate in the non-default mode. The programming increases an amount of physiological data wirelessly transmitted by the medical device compared to the default mode. In Example 2, the method of Example 1, wherein the programming increases a length of physiological data stored for each detected cardiac event. In Example 3, the method of Examples 1 or 2, wherein the programming increases a frequency at which the physiological data is wirelessly transmitted. In Example 4, the method of any of Examples 1-3, wherein the physiological data is deleted from memory after being wirelessly transmitted by the implantable medical device. In Example 5, the method of any of Examples 1-4, wherein the programming adjusts prioritization of storage and deletion of the physiological data. In Example 6, the method of any of Examples 1-5, wherein the programming increases a maximum number of cardiac events stored to memory. In Example 7, the method of any of Examples 1-6, wherein the physiological data is wirelessly transmitted to the remote device. In Example 8, the method of any of Examples 1-7, wherein the programming changes a trigger for initiating transmission of the physiological data. In Example 9, the method of any of Examples 1-8, wherein the programming changes an amount of time stored to memory before an onset of a cardiac event and an end of the cardiac event. In Example 10, the method of any of Examples 1-9, wherein the programming increases diagnostic data associated with each cardiac event. In Example 11, the method of any of Examples 1-10, further comprising: programming the implantable medical device to revert back to the default operating mode after a predetermined period of time. In Example 12, the method of any of Examples 1-11, wherein the programming comprises wirelessly transmitting an instruction to the implantable medical device, wherein the instruction causes the implantable medical device to operate on the non-default mode. In Example 13, a computer program product comprising instructions to cause one or more processors to carry out the steps of the method of Examples 1-12. In Example 14, a computer-readable medium having stored thereon the computer program product of Example 13. In Example 15, a mobile computing device comprising the computer-readable medium of Example 14 and comprising a user interface. In Example 16, a system includes a programmer with a user interface, memory, and one or more processors. The memory stores instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the programmer to: (1) receive a command to reprogram an implantable medical device to change operating from a default mode to a non-default mode and (2) cause the implantable medical device to be programmed to operate in the non-default mode in response to the command. The non-default mode increases an amount of physiological data wirelessly transmitted by the implantable medical device compared to the default mode. In Example 17, the system of Example 16, wherein, in the non-default mode, a length of physiological data stored for each detected cardiac event is increased. In Example 18, the system of Example 16, wherein, in the non-default mode, a frequency at which the physiological data is wirelessly transmitted is increased. In Example 19, the system of Example 18, wherein the frequency is greater than twice per 24-hour period. In Example 20, the system of Example 16, wherein the non-default mode changes an amount of time stored to memory before an onset of a cardiac event and an end of the cardiac event. In Example 21, the system of Example 20, wherein the amount of time is 45 seconds to 2 minutes. In Example 22, the system of Example 16, further including the implantable medical device, which includes electrodes. In Example 23, the system of Example 16, further including a remote computing system. The command is initia