Command sequencing and interlocks for a remotely programmable implantable device

A server system for use in conjunction with a browser application operable by a care provider, a medical device (IMD), and a monitor (IRM) permitting communication between the server system and the IMD, the server system comprising:

• a processor;
• and
• a digital storage medium, the digital storage medium having computer-executable instructions stored thereon instructing the processor to:
• process an access request received from the browser application at the server system to authenticate the care provider;
• if authentication of the care provider is successful, provide information about the operating parameter from the server system to the browser application;
• receive an instruction at the server system from the browser application to modify the operating parameter;
• format a digital program request from the instruction at the server system, the program request comprising a digital identification code uniquely identifying the server system;
• forward the digital program request to the IRM for subsequent verification of the digital identification code and wireless transmission of the verified digital program request to the IMD;
• compare the instruction to the safety parameter data stored on server system;
• and
• provide a notice to the care provider if the instructions are inconsistent with the stored safety parameter data.