Programmer's Manual

Programmer Model 2740 English 1
Chapter 1: Therapy Overview
This chapter is a brief overview of the Inspire system technology and icons.
Introduction
The Inspire® Upper Airway Stimulation (UAS) system (Figure 1-1) stimulates the hypoglossal nerve, synchronous
with respiration, to elicit a neuromuscular response at the base of the tongue and to maintain airway patency in
patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
The implanted components of the Inspire system consist of an Inspire Generator, the Inspire Stimulation Lead, and
the Inspire Respiration Sensing Lead.
The implanted system is programmed using the Inspire programmer. The patient uses a patient remote to turn
therapy on and off and to temporarily pause stimulation. Patients may also be allowed the option of adjusting the
strength of stimulation within a selected range.
Figure 1-1. Inspire System Implanted Components
Stimulation lead
Sensing lead
Generator