Say yes to the test

The InterStim™ systems let patients
“try out” the therapy before
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InterStim™ Evaluation

Reengineered lead designed with you and the patient in mind.
Understand the two testing options available so more patients can say yes to the test.

Choose between two types of evaluations

Evaluations allow patients to try InterStim™ therapy to assess its effectiveness so they can make an educated decision with their physician about whether to proceed with implantation. In general, the evaluation is successful if the patient experiences a significant (50% or greater) reduction in symptoms.

Basic evaluation

The basic evaluation (also referred to as peripheral nerve evaluation or PNE) is typically used to evaluate patients with bladder control and bowel control problems. It is initiated through a simple procedure, during which the lead is placed in the upper buttock.

This lead connects to an external neurostimulator (ENS) that the patient wears on a belt. For up to 7 days (depending on physician guidance), the patient completes a symptom diary that is eventually compared to a baseline (established by using a symptom diary prior to the evaluation).¹

Advanced evaluation

During an advanced evaluation a tined lead is used that could also remain in place in case the evaluation is successful and the patient receives a permanent implant.

The patient also wears an ENS during the advanced evaluation, for a duration up to 28 days (depending on physician guidance). Symptom diaries are used to measure results.

Complications can occur with the evaluation, including movement of the wire, technical problems with the device, and some temporary pain. Patients should be instructed on operating the test device and given other precautions related to the evaluation as well as activity restrictions.

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Goldman et al. International Continence Society best practice statement for use of sacral neuromodulation; Neurourology and Urodynamics 2018;1-26

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