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According to CDSCO guidelines, Implanted neuromuscular stimulator. falls under Risk Class D under Neurological category of Medical Devices. Intended use - An implanted neuromuscular stimulator is a device that provides electrical stimulation to a patient's peroneal or femoral nerve to cause muscles in the leg to contract, thus improving the gait in a patient with a paralyzed leg. The stimulator consists of an implanted receiver with electrodes that are placed around a patient's nerve and an external transmitter for transmitting the stimulating pulses across the patient's skin to the implanted receiver. The external transmitter is activated by a switch in the heel in the patient's shoe. This article will give you complete information about manufacturing Implanted neuromuscular stimulator.