An external power system, system and method for transcutaneous energy
transfer to an implantable medical device having componentry for
providing a therapeutic output and a secondary coil operatively coupled
to the componentry. The implantable medical device is adapted to
implanted at a location in a patient. An external power source has a
primary coil contained in a housing. The external power source is capable
of providing energy to the implantable medical device when the primary
coil of the external power source is placed in proximity of the secondary
coil of the implantable medical device. A holder is adapted to be
externally positioned with respect to the patient at a spot in proximity
of the location of the implantable medical device and secured at the
spot. The holder is attachable to the housing after the holder is secured
to the patient.