Pacemakers

This channel includes news and new technology innovations for pacemakers used to treat bradycardia.

The FDA confirmed the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of St. Jude ICDs, pacemakes, implantable cardioverter defibrillators, CRT and other EP devices with wireless connections.
Feature | EP Lab | January 09, 2017 | Dave Fornell
FDA Confirms Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities of St. Jude’s Implantable Cardiac Devices, Merlin Transmitter

January 9, 2017 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication today concerning patient...
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The FDA wants to regulate cybersecurity of ICDs and other medical devices.

The FDA has concerns about the cybersecurity of implantable medical devices with wireless connections for patient monitoring or adjustments to how the device functions. Changing the function of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) using wireless access to the device could present a major patient safety issue.

News | Cybersecurity | December 29, 2016 | Dave Fornell
FDA Seeks Management of Cybersecurity in Medical Devices

As wearable and implantable patient monitoring or therapy devices become more sophisticated with advanced wireless...
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transcatheter aortic valve replacement, pacemakers, implantation, post-TAVR implantation, worse outcomes, study
News | EP Lab | November 09, 2016
Getting a Pacemaker Soon After Heart Valve Replacement Linked with Worse Outcomes

November 9, 2016 — Patients who undergo minimally invasive heart valve replacement, known as...
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EP device cyber security, SJM, St. Jude Medical
News | EP Lab | September 07, 2016
St. Jude Brings Legal Action Against Market Research Firm for Report Bashing its EP Device Cybersecurity

September 7, 2016 — St. Jude Medical Inc. (SJM) has filed a lawsuit against Muddy Waters Consulting LLC, Muddy...
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Videos | Heart Failure | September 02, 2016
Implantable Device Improves Sleep Apnea in Heart Failure Patients

This video, provided by Respicardia, demonstrates the Remede System is a pacemaker-like implantable device. It is...
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Respicardia, Remede, pacemaker for sleep apnea, central sleep apnea treatment

The Respicardia Remede System is a pacemaker-like implantable device designed to improve cardiovascular health by restoring natural breathing during sleep in patients with central sleep apnea.

News | Heart Failure | September 02, 2016
Implantable Device Improved Central Sleep Apnea, Reduces Heart Failure Complications

September 2, 2016 — Results from an international, randomized study show that an implanted nerve stimulator...
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Medtronic, Micra TPS pacemaker, transcatheter pacing system, global clinical trial, one-year results, ESC 2016
News | Pacemakers | August 29, 2016
One-Year Results for Micra TPS Pacemaker Trial Presented at ESC 2016

August 29, 2016 — Medtronic plc announced new long-term results from the Medtronic Micra Transcatheter Pacing System...
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Cybersecurity concerns were raised over the St. Jude Medical (SJM) Merlin@home EP device home monitoring system

St. Jude Medical said recent claims of the cyber attack vulnerability of its [email protected] remote monitoring system and its implantable EP devices are not true.

Feature | EP Lab | August 29, 2016 | Dave Fornell
Market Report Calls Into Question St. Jude Medical EP Device Safety, Cybersecurity

August 29, 2016 — Investment research firm Muddy Waters Capital released a report Aug. 25 saying it believes St....
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Medtronic, Micra TPS pacemaker, Global Clinical Trial, Cardiostim 2016
News | Pacemakers | June 09, 2016
New Data Further Demonstrate Safety Benefits for Medtronic’s Micra Pacemaker

June 9, 2016 — Medtronic plc announced new results from the Medtronic Micra Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) Global...
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Medtronic, Micra TPS, transcatheter pacing system, pacemaker, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, New Jersey first
News | Pacemakers | June 06, 2016
Jersey Shore University Medical Center Implants State's First Micra Pacemaker

June 6, 2016 — Jersey Shore University Medical Center, part of Meridian CardioVascular Network, is the first...
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Biotronik, CardioMessenger Smart, remote monitoring, ICD, pacemaker
Technology | EP Device Monitoring Systems | June 01, 2016
Biotronik Launches CardioMessenger Smart Portable Device

June 1, 2016 — Biotronik announced the launch of CardioMessenger Smart in the United States. CardioMessenger Smart...
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Medtronic, Micra transcatheter pacing system, study data, HRS 2016
News | Pacemakers | May 10, 2016
Medtronic Presents New Data on Micra Leadless Pacemaker at HRS 2016

May 10, 2016 — Medtronic plc announced clinical results highlighting the strong safety and performance profile of...
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News | Pacemakers | May 09, 2016
Pacemaker Patients With Sleep Apnea at Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation

May 9, 2016 — Results from a first-of-its-kind study identify a significant increase in the incidence of...
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Nanostim, leadless pacemaker
News | Pacemakers | May 09, 2016
New Data Showcases Long-term Benefits of Nanostim Leadless Pacemaker

May 9, 2016 — New data presented at the Heart Rhythm Society's (HRS) annual meeting highlighted the long-term safety...
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Boston Scientific, FDA, ImageReady MR-Conditional Pacing System
Technology | EP Lab | April 28, 2016
Boston Scientific Earns FDA Approval for ImageReady MR-Conditional Pacing System

April 28, 2016 — Boston Scientific has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for a suite of...
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