| abstract |
An accessory ( 11 ) for use with an implanted medical device ( 100, 102 ) in a mammal body is intended for use externally to said mammal body and is arranged to wirelessly transmit signals to said implanted medical device ( 100,102 ). Said signals are sent in order to initiate a backup function or a backup system in said implanted medical device. The signals can be sent to initiate said backup function or backup system to override a built in control and/or powering system of the implanted device ( 100, 102 ). Also, the accessory can send said signals as wireless power signals to a receiver ( 102 ) for wirelessly receiving power in said implanted medical device, the signal information regarding the backup function being coded into said power signals. |