Method for managing a wireless communication between an implantable medical device and at least two external devices

A system, comprising:

• an implantable medical device, a first external device, and a second external device;
• said first external device configured for entering into association with said implantable medical device to enable communication between said first external device and said implantable medical device via a wireless connection;
• said implantable medical device configured for entering a search mode of said implantable medical device while being associated with said first external device, in said search mode, said implantable medical device wirelessly sending out an advertising message indicating an availability of said implantable medical device for association with at least said second external device;
• and
• said first external device configured for automatically entering a blocking mode of said first external device in response to an activation of said search mode of said implantable medical device, in said blocking mode, said first external device being disconnected from said implantable medical device and not attempting to connect with said implantable medical device.

A medical system, comprising:

• an external device for wirelessly communicating with an implantable medical device, said external device being configured for:
• entering into association with the implantable medical device to enable communication between the external device and the implantable medical device via a wireless connection;
• and
• automatically activating a blocking mode of the external device in response to receiving an advertising message from the associated implantable medical device, the advertising message indicating entry of the implantable medical device into a search mode, and, in the blocking mode, the external device being disconnected from the implantable medical device and not attempting to connect with the implantable medical device.