# Patient Controller RC - US

> Medical

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6444318464](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6444318464)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6444318464`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Abbott
- **Category:** Medical
- **Rating:** 2.90 / 5 (141 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-15
- **First published:** 2023-01-06
- **Size:** 79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/patient-controller-rc-us/id6444318464)
- **Website:** [https://www.neuromodulation.abbott/us/en/home.html](https://www.neuromodulation.abbott/us/en/home.html)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.virtualclinic.abbott/policies](https://www.virtualclinic.abbott/policies)

## Description

The Patient Controller RC US app from Abbott helps patients using Eterna Spinal Cord Stimulation and Liberta RC DBS manage prescribed stimulation programs from an iOS device. It communicates with implanted devices via Bluetooth, enabling users to turn stimulation on/off, switch programs, adjust amplitude, check battery status, monitor charging, and enable MRI mode when permitted.

NeuroSphere Virtual Clinic provides remote programming with clinicians through secure in-app video chats, supporting telehealth sessions directly within the app. Note: this app is not medical advice and should not replace physician judgment; consult your doctor for medical decisions and contact emergency services if needed.

## Rankings

- #141,930 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews consistently show the app no longer supports newer iPhone models or iOS versions, forcing users to carry a second device to control their stimulator. Updates to add new device compatibility have been slow or halted, prompting frustration. Abbott’s NeuroSphere replacement is mentioned as a working alternative, but the legacy app remains unsupported on current hardware. Older devices did function with the original app, highlighting a shift from compatibility to discontinuation. The dominant themes are lack of ongoing support and significant device compatibility gaps.

### Pros

- Historically worked on older iPhone models (e.g., iPhone 14 Pro Max and SE) with “day one” compatibility in some setups.
- There is a newer replacement app (NeuroSphere Digital Health App) that supports current devices, providing an ongoing path for Abbott users.
- Some users remember smooth pairing and control on certain older devices, indicating the core functionality worked as intended before updates.”

### Cons

- Not updated to support newer iPhone models and iOS versions (e.g., iPhone 15/16/17 Pro and iOS 18.x).
- Requires carrying a separate phone to control the stimulator due to incompatibility with newer iPhones.
- Update timelines are long or stalled, with reports of months/years without compatibility for new devices.
- The original app appears to be effectively superseded by NeuroSphere, signaling a shift away from ongoing support for Patient Controller RC - US.
- Inconsistent performance across devices (e.g., some devices fail to connect or display power status) and frequent frustration about ongoing compatibility gaps.

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