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The aura6000 is based on ImThera’s Targeted Hypoglossal Neurostimulation (THN) Sleep Therapy™ delivering neurostimulation to the tongue during sleep. The system is comprised of a surgically‐placed multi‐contact electrode specifically designed for the Hypoglossal nerve, and a lead that connects the electrode to a programmable implantable pulse generator (IPG) that is placed in the anterior chest wall. The device delivers muscle tone to key tongue muscles, preventing the tongue from collapsing into the upper airway, thus permitting normal breathing during sleep.
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The system is externally programmable, specifically for each patient, and rechargeable. External components include a patient’s controller/charger and a physician’s notebook PC which includes the aura6000 Clinical Manager THN Sleep Therapy physician software.
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Targeting multiple tongue muscles to deliver therapy; it operates in open loop, continuous mode during sleep, not requiring complex trigger (closed loop) methods and sensors. The aura6000’s IPG is a multi‐current source design and measures just over 11 cubic centimeters in volume.