The recall extends to 32 devices of the Model 3028 IPG ... The Implantable Pulse Generator is a key component of the Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation system. The IPG stores therapy settings ...

Then, there are devices like Inspire that are surgically implanted in the upper chest, like a pacemaker. They stabilize a patient's throat during sleep to prevent obstruction of the airway.

Upper airway stimulation therapy is a new sleep apnea treatment. It’s also called hypoglossus nerve stimulation. Your doctor will put three small devices in your chest during surgery to track ...