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Technology | May 02, 2012
Spectranetics Receives FDA Approval for Advanced GlideLight Laser Sheath
May 2, 2012 — The Spectranetics Corp. announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the new advanced...
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News | May 02, 2012
St. Jude Updates Optim Lead Registry Data, Status of Riata Leads Study
May 2, 2012 — St. Jude Medical Inc. yesterday released its biannual product performance report (PPR) on its website,...
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News | April 17, 2012
First Implant made for St. Jude Accent MRI Pacemaker, MRI Lead System
April 17, 2012 — St. Jude Medical Inc. announced the first implant in its Accent MRI Pacemaker and Tendril MRI Lead ...
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Feature | April 12, 2012
St. Jude, Medtronic Battle Over ICD Leads
April 12, 2012 – The gloves are off and the fight has begun between St. Jude Medical and Medtronic over clinical data...
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News | April 06, 2012
St. Jude Medical Announces Third-Party Validation, Analysis of Leads Registry Data
April 6, 2012 — St. Jude Medical Inc. announced it has appointed Population Health Research Institute (PHRI), an...
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Feature | April 06, 2012
St. Jude Medical Discontinues Two CRT Leads, Identifies Issue With External Conductors
April 6, 2012 — St. Jude Medical announced it is proactively informing physicians about visual observations of...
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News | March 06, 2012
Medtronic Receives CE Mark for MRI-Safe Pacemaker Lead
March 6, 2012 — Medtronic Inc. announced the launch of the CapSure Sense MRI SureScan pacing leads, which are approved...
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Technology | January 31, 2012
FDA Clears Medtronic’s DF4 High-Voltage ICD, CRT Connector System
January 31, 2012 — Medtronic Inc. announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and launch of the DF4 High...
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Technology | February 09, 2012
St. Jude Medical Gains FDA Approval of Industry’s First Quadripolar Pacing System
January 26, 2012 — St. Jude Medical recently announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of its Unify...
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News | December 16, 2011
FDA Calls Class 1 Recall For Riata, Riata ST Defibrillation Leads
December 16, 2011 – St. Jude Medical began a voluntary recall Nov. 28 for its Riata and Riata ST Silicone...
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News | November 16, 2011
Leadless Pacemaker Stimulates Heart With Wireless Transmission of Energy
November 16, 2011 – Cambridge Consultants unveiled how it has collaborated with start-up company EBR Systems to develop...
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Technology | May 04, 2011
Cardiac Lead Extraction Technology Unveiled at Heart Rhythm 2011
May 4, 2011 – A new version of the Liberator Locking Stylet with Beacon Tip Technology, a distinct radiopaque tip...
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News | October 15, 2010
Medtronic Settles Lawsuits on Defibrillation Leads
October 15, 2010 – Medtronic has entered into a $268 million settlement relating to its Sprint Fidelis family of...
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Laser sheaths used for EP device lead extraction.

The Spectranetics Laser Sheath comes in various sizes to accommodate different size leads.

Feature | EP Lab | July 21, 2010 | Avi Fischer, M.D., FACC, FHRS
Advances in Transvenous Lead Extraction
Cardiac rhythm device reliability and the approach to managing complications associated with these devices have...
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News | June 01, 2010
Quadripolar Pacing Addresses Issues Without Moving Leads
June 1, 2010 – A quadripolar pacing system was recently released in Europe and offers physicians the ability to more...
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