Programming Manual
Algovita Spinal Cord Stimulation System
Clinician Programming Manual 61
Wireless Quality of Service
Medical Implant Communication Service (MICS)
Medical Implant Communication Service (MICS) is a wireless radio band operating at 402 to 405 MHz. It is used between
the Bridge Communicator and the stimulator. MICS has a range of approximately 1 meter (3 feet).
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Bluetooth wireless technology, a wideband transmission system operating in the 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz ISM band and using
wide band modulation techniques, is used between the Bridge Communicator and the iPad. Nuvecta’s use of the protocol
uses forward error correction (FEC) on data packets, frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS), which aids in spectral
co-existence, and a very reliable data stream prole. Interrupted or partial messages are invalid and must be resent. If
communication errors are detected, the system will automatically retransmit the interrupted message to guarantee delivery
of the message. If the wireless connection does not automatically re-establish itself, the user should reposition the Bridge
Communicator to re-establish communication.
Wireless Security
Medical Implant Communication Service (MICS)
A model-specic device access code is used to initiate a programming session. Additionally, the MICS link between the
Bridge Communicator and the stimulator is encrypted using an AES128 encryption method. Unintentional programming,
malicious programming, and eavesdropping are mitigated by close contact with the patient (within 1 meter [3 feet] or
closer) that is required to initiate a session and encryption. If the telemetry connection is lost without warning, the user
should reposition the Bridge Communicator to re-establish the connection. Interrupted or partial messages are invalid and
must be resent.
Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Communication using Bluetooth wireless technology between the Bridge Communicator and the Clinician Programmer
application begins with pairing the Clinician Programmer and Bridge Communicator. Pairing can only be accomplished
with physical access to the iPad and Bridge Communicator and is only available for a short period of time. During the
pairing process, a key is generated by both devices simultaneously. is key is derived from a secret key known only to
the pair. Once the key generation is complete, the Clinician Programmer application and Bridge Communicator mutually
authenticate each other to verify they have the same key. Once the communication session has been established, data trac
is encrypted to thwart eavesdropping of information.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Declaration
Some equipment in home, work, medical, and public environments can generate EMI that is strong enough to interfere
with the operation of a neurostimulation system or damage system components. Patients should avoid getting too close
to these types of EMI sources, which include the following examples: commercial electrical equipment (such as arc
welders and induction furnaces), communication equipment (such as microwave transmitters and high-power amateur
transmitters), high-voltage power lines, radio-frequency identication (RFID) devices, and some medical procedures (such
as therapeutic radiation and electromagnetic lithotripsy).
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