Medtronic InterStim™ Therapy
Physicians included in the InterStim™ Center of Excellence (COE) program have been recognized by Medtronic for demonstrating exemplary use of the InterStim™ system and a commitment to patient care for those suffering from symptoms associated with overactive bladder (OAB), fecal incontinence (FI) and non-obstructive urinary retention.
Overactive Bladder
Bowel Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Medtronic Interstim Therapy
Medtronic bladder and bowel control therapy delivered by the InterStim™ system restores bladder or bowel function by gently stimulating the sacral nerves. The therapy is an implantable device that targets the nerves that control your bladder and bowel. With the Interstim system, you may experience improved symptom relief allowing for fewer trips to the bathroom, fewer accidents, more confidence and more freedom.
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What are the benefits of Medtronic InterStim™ Therapy?
Small size
Safely delivers therapy with a miniaturized implant
Long-Term Therapy
Designed to provide long-term symptom relief
Full-Body MRI
Eligible for full-body MRI under approved conditions
Clinically Proven
In a clinical study, InterStim Therapy provided sustained safety and symptom relief at 3 years
How does InterStim™ Therapy work?
Where more conservative treatments target the bladder and bowel muscles, the InterStim™ system targets the sacral nerves that control bladder and bowel function.6,7 Targeting this communication may help restore* proper function.
InterStim™ therapy:
- Is clinically proven to reduce accidents
- Is reported to significantly improve quality of life (lifestyle, ability to cope, embarrassment, and depression)
- Allows you to get full-body§ MRI scans if you need them
- Has been used to treat more than 375,000 patients worldwide
- Is safe and minimally invasive
Experience Matters. Trust Medtronic.
When you need sacral neuromodulation, choose the only systems with proven, long-term clinical results.
3X
greater quality of life than medications among bladder patients.
84%
satisfaction among those who use InterStim.
375K+
Patients implanted over 25 years.
Medtronic InterStim™ Therapy Resources
