Spinal cord stimulation
Inceptiv™ spinal cord stimulator
The most advanced SCS system with closed-loop technology
Discover why the Inceptiv™ SCS system is the most advanced with automatic closed-loop sensing† technology, the best full body 1.5T and 3T MRI access‡, and the smallest and thinnest SCS device.
Fixed-output systems do not account for shifts in lead-to-spinal cord distance, which may result in inconsistent therapy dose.1
Patients need to make adjustments to deliver optimal therapy, regardless of waveform. Inconsistent dosing can lead to variable therapy experience.
Variability in electrode distance to spinal cord due to activities and position
Medtronic closed-loop senses† neural response and automatically adjusts stimulation to maintain consistent therapy during all patient activities.
§ DTM™ SCS superior outcomes demostrated using open-loop SCS therapy.
84%
back pain responder rate reported at 12 months (≥ 50% improvement)§,3
69%
were profound back pain responders (≥ 80% pain relief)§,3
Nine out of 10 patients preferred using the Inceptiv™ closed-loop algorithm over fixed-output stimulation.1
does not depend on adjustments from the patient to maintain stimulation
instantly adjusts therapy delivery in real time
provides consistent therapy while patients perform a full range of daily activities
98%
of patients are expected to need an MRI within 10 years post implant4
95%
access to MRI scanners5 (1.5T and 3T versus 68% 1.5T only)‡
100%
access compared to 57% for Abbott, Boston Scientific, and Nevro patients due to high electrode impedance at five years‡,∆,6
Medtronic‡,7 | Biotronik8 | Boston Scientific9,10 | Saluda11 | Nevro12,13 | Abbott14 | |
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Able to scan high impedance or fractured lead | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Able to scan fully discharged device | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
3T full-body | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
1.5T full body normal operating mode with every lead in the portfolio | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
Able to scan patient in prone position e.g., breast MR | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
✔ Proceed with full-body MRI scan ✕ Does not meet criteria
6 mm
† Sensing signals may not be measurable in all cases.
‡ Under specific conditions. Refer to product labeling for full list of conditions.
§ DTM™ SCS superior outcomes demostrated using open-loop SCS therapy.
∆ Assuming all other MRI conditions have been met.