Sep 17, 2020

Pacemakers

Information about devices implanted in the chest to treat hearts that tend to beat too slowly to support the needs of the human circulatory system.

The following media kits are made available to provide reporters with background information on the range of Medtronic therapies and the conditions they treat.

 
Jan 21, 2020
With FDA Approval, More Patients in the U.S. Are Now Candidates for a Leadless Pacing Option

DUBLIN, Jan. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of Micra™ AV, the world’s smallest pacemaker...

 
Nov 11, 2019
Data Published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology and to be Presented at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions Demonstrates the Potential of Investigational Algorithms in Medtronic Micra Pacemaker to Improve Synchrony and Cardiac Function in AV Block Patients

DUBLIN, Nov. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced results from the MARVEL 2 (Micra Atrial Tracking Using A Ventricular accELerometer) study showing that an...

 
May 29, 2019

DUBLIN - May 29, 2019 - Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance and commercial launch for the SelectSite(TM) C304-HIS deflectable catheter system...

 
Jul 12, 2018

GLOBE NEWSWIRE via COMTEX) --DUBLIN - July 12, 2018 - Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) labeling expansion for the Medtronic SelectSecure(TM) MRI...

 
May 9, 2018
Results Presented at Heart Rhythm 2018 Also Show Leadless Pacemaker is Safe Option for Patients with Past Device Infection

DUBLIN and BOSTON - May 9, 2018 - Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced that results through 12-months from the Post-Approval Registry (PAR) for the Medtronic Micra(TM) Transcatheter Pacing...

 
Nov 20, 2017
Azure(TM) with BlueSync(TM) Technology Improves Device Longevity and Provides Automatic, Wireless Remote Patient Monitoring

DUBLIN - November 20, 2017 - Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval and U.S. commercial launch for its portfolio of Azure(TM) pacemakers with...

 
May 11, 2017
HRS Late-Breaking Trial Reveals High Implant Success Rate and Low Early Major Complication Rate for the Medtronic Micra® Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS)

DUBLIN and CHICAGO - May 11, 2017 - Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced preliminary results for the Medtronic Micra® Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) Post-Approval Registry, revealing a...

 
Feb 17, 2017

DUBLIN - Feb. 17, 2017 - Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced Japan regulatory approval for the world's smallest pacemaker, the Micra(TM) Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS). Japan's...

 
Jan 26, 2017
CMS Decision Expands Patient Access to the Micra®Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS), the World's Smallest Pacemaker

DUBLIN - Jan. 26, 2017 - Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced that the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will cover leadless cardiac pacemakers, as outlined in the...

 
Aug 28, 2016
Results Featured at ESC 2016 Demonstrate Consistent, Sustained Safety and Effectiveness for the Medtronic Micra TPS

DUBLIN and ROME - AUGUST 28, 2016 - In the largest and longest clinical evaluation of leadless pacing patients to date, Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT) today announced new long-term results from the...

 
May 5, 2016
Data Add to Body of Evidence Supporting World's Smallest Pacemaker

DUBLIN and SAN FRANCISCO - May 5, 2016 - Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced clinical results highlighting the strong safety and performance profile of the miniaturized Micra® Transcatheter...

 
Apr 6, 2016
The Medtronic Micra® TPS is the First Transcatheter Pacemaker Approved in the U.S.

DUBLIN - April 6, 2016 - Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the world's smallest pacemaker, the Medtronic Micra...