American Heart Association In Brief: Medtronic
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Medtronic: Gains FDA approval to market the Micro Jewel II implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, the company announces Nov. 10. The 54 cubic centimeter, 97 gram device will complement Medtronic's Micro Jewel ICD, launched in the U.S. market in July ("The Gray Sheet" July 8, I&W-1). Medtronic says the small size of the Micro Jewel II could make the device "more comfortable for persons of smaller stature." Sales of the $26,500 system commenced at the American Heart Association scientific sessions in New Orleans; shipments are expected to begin within two weeks...