She Died After Her Pacemaker Battery Failed. Its Maker Knew of Problems for Years.

Boston Scientific announced multiple recalls but has said its battery issues were limited. One internal test in 2025 found ...
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Iconic TV Show Predicts Boston Scientific’s Pacemaker Battery Problem — in 1992

Explore how a 1992 Law & Order episode eerily mirrors Boston Scientific's real-life pacemaker battery issues, raising ...
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: What are the different types of pacemakers?

Q: I have a slow heart rate, and my cardiologist has recommended that I have a pacemaker implanted. Can you tell me what a ...
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Biotronik kicks off study of leadless pacemaker, announces first commercial implant of LBBAP lead

The placement device for the LivIQ leadless pacemaker. [Image courtesy of Biotronik] Biotronik today announced the initiation ...
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First dual chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in a child

Pediatric cardiologists have implanted a dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a child. UC Davis Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology Dan Cortez has set another world record: He is the first to ...
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World’s smallest pacemaker is the size of a grain of rice

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Roughly one percent of infants are born with heart defects every year. The majority of these cases only require a temporary ...
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First dual chamber leadless pacemaker implanted in a child

UC Davis Director of Pediatric Electrophysiology Dan Cortez has set another world record: He is the first to implant a dual chamber leadless pacemaker in a child. His case report was published this ...