SYSTEM FOR RECHARGING A RECHARGEABLE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE INCLUDING AN IMPLANTABLE RECHARGING BRIDGE

摘要

A system for recharging an implantable medical device having a rechargeable battery while the implantable medical device is implanted within a patient includes a recharge energy source configured to be disposed exterior to the patient and a recharging bridge configured to be implanted within the patient. The recharging bridge is configured to facilitate energy transfer from the recharge energy source to the implantable medical device.