Separate item for replacement.The Sparrow Ascent Patient Controller is a transcutaneous auricular neurostimulation (tAN) system intended to provide non-invasive, transcutaneous stimulation of the nerves on and/or around the auricle (ear). The device is indicated as an aid in the reduction of opioid withdrawal symptoms in adult patients. The Patient Controller is a battery operated, prescription device that delivers mild electrical stimulation to the nerves on and/or around the auricle (ear), which carry information to the central nervous system.
A body-worn, electronic device intended to provide percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation (PENFS) applied close to cranial/peripheral nerves around the external ear to achieve remote symptom relief mediated by central nervous system (CNS) pathways and structures [e.g., amygdala, spinal cord neurons]; depending on the treatment protocol and device settings it may be used for opioid withdrawal symptoms (e.g., bone/joint aches, tremor, anxiety), or irritable bowel syndrome [IBS]-associated functional abdominal pain (FAP). It consists of an electrical pulse generator with minimally-invasive electrodes, and accessories (e.g., adhesives, transilluminator). This is a single-use device.