Altaviva™ System

A small device, about the size of a flash drive or half a chewing gum stick, is implanted under the skin near your ankle. Implanting requires no general anesthesia or sedation, and you’ll go home the same day.

The device sends gentle electrical pulses to the tibial nerve, a key pathway in controlling bladder function. These gentle pulses help restore communication between the bladder and the brain, reducing sudden urges to urinate and leakage. The stimulation occurs without external wires or bulky hardware.

The battery contained in the device is designed to deliver therapy for up to 15 years. It’s a long-term solution for those who haven’t responded to other treatments.

In clinical trials, after 12 months, 80 percent of patients with Altaviva reported their condition improved, and 61 percent of patients said they had a 50 percent or greater reduction in episodes of urge incontinence.

Although Altaviva has the potential to improve quality of life, it is not for everyone. Ask your doctor if Altaviva is right for you.