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Pacing System for Bradyarrhythmia Management

  • Azure MRI SureScan Pacemaker on BG

ENGINEERED FOR THE FUTURE OF CONNECTED HEALTH

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The Azure™ pacemaker is completely redesigned for secure1 wireless communication via Bluetooth® Low Energy without compromising longevity2. BlueSync™ Technology enables Azure to communicate directly with a patient-owned mobile platform. Azure also offers timely alerts of clinically relevant events1,3 with accurate AF detection4,7,8 and exclusive features proven to reduce the risk/onset and duration of AF.5

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*NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Improved Longevity

New hardware architecture optimizes circuitry to reduce current drain and improve longevity.2

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*DR MVP™, SR VVI 50%, 500 ohm, 2.5 V. pre-storage ECM off.

DETECT

ACCURATE AF DETECTION

Reduce AT/AF false positives with PR Logic™4 algorithms.

AF detection accuracy rates determined from independent clinical trials are presented for reference.

Graph of Accurate AF Detection

*A controlled head-to-head study evaluating the comparative performance of device algorithms has not been done. AF detection accuracy rates determined from independent clinical trials are presented for reference.

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Wireless alerts can now be transmitted via Bluetooth using the MyCareLink Heart™ mobile app, providing patient monitoring — even outside the home.


TIMELY ALERTS
OF CLINICALLY
RELEVANT EVENTS1,3

CareAlert™ notifications can be programmed and viewed only by the clinician:

  • AT/AF Burden Notification
  • Lead Impedance
  • Low Battery Voltage @ RRT
  • VT Episodes
  • Fast V. Rate during AT/AF
  • Capture Management™
  • % V. Pacing

REDUCE

Reduce Duration OF AF5

With Reactive ATP™

  • Reactive ATP provides an opportunity to terminate an ongoing AF episode by delivering ATP during those times when the rhythm has organized and/or slowed.
  • An analysis of 8,032 patients in the Medtronic CareLink™ database assessed the impact of Reactive ATP across pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT devices.5
Reactive ATP is associated with a reduction in the duration of AT/AF graphic

*Compared to matched control group; matched components included age, sex, baseline AF and percent VP, pacing mode, and device type.

Learn more in this informative video as CRHF Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rob Kowal, discusses the data. - (07:02)


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Reduce unnecessary RV Pacing

AAI(R) to DDD(R) flowchart

With MVP™ 11

Now updated with the option to control maximum AV interval

  • RV pacing is associated with an increased risk of HF hospitalization.12
  • RV pacing is associated with a 1% increase in risk of AF for each 1% increase in cumulative RV pacing.12
  • MVP algorithm reduces unnecessary RV pacing by 99%.11

MYCARELINK HEART MOBILE APP

Innovation in consumer digital tools is creating new opportunities in healthcare. BlueSync technology allows Medtronic to innovate and connect with patient and clinicians in new and exciting ways.

  • Patients can now use their smartphones* to transfer heart device data via the MyCareLink Heart mobile app – even outside the home – replacing the bedside monitor.
  • Patients can now view select pacemaker data, including model name and battery longevity.

*Visit www.MCLHeart.com for a list of compatible smartphones and tablets.

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SECURITY MEASURES 1

Security for BlueSync connectivity and features was designed to protect the device, patient data, and connectivity. In addition to Medtronic's extensive internal product security testing, Medtronic has also engaged outside specialized security testing firms.

PACEMAKER PROTECTION

  • Pacemaker doesn’t accept programming from unauthorized sources. It only accepts programming from Medtronic programmers in close proximity.
  • Device is not connected to the Internet and does not have an IP address.

DATA PRIVACY

Data are encrypted in the pacemaker using NIST* government standard for security (used in critical applications like banking) before they are transmitted to CareLink network via the app.

*NIST: National Institute of Standards and Technology

 

UNMATCHED MRI ACCESS

With Azure MRI, patients have access to 1.5T and 3T full body scanning.13 For a complete list of approved device and lead combinations, please visit www.mrisurescan.com. 

MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

Azure MRI SureScan Specifications Sheets

Device Model Number Asset

Azure XT DR MRI SureScan

W1DR01

Download Spec Sheet

Azure XT SR MRI SureScan

W1SR01

Download Spec Sheet

Azure S DR MRI SureScan

W3DR01

Download Spec Sheet

Azure S SR MRI SureScan

W3SR01

Download Spec Sheet

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1

Medtronic Azure XT DR MRI SureScan Device Manual.

2

Orenga M. Azure longevity Increase Compared to Advisa. September 2017. Medtronic data on file.

3

Howard K. Alert Notification Timing. September 2017. Medtronic data on file.

4

Purerfellner H, Gillis AM, Holbrook R, Hettrick DA. Accuracy of atrial tachyarrhythmia detection in implantable devices with arrhythmia therapies. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. July 2004;27(7):983-992.

5

Hudnall H. Reactive Atrial-based Antitachycardia Pacing Therapy to Slow Progression of Atrial Fibrillation. August 2017, Medtronic data on file.

6

Sprenger M. Comparison of Manufacturer’s AT/AF Detection Accuracy across Clinical Studies. January 2015. Medtronic data on file.

7

Ziegler PD, et al. Accuracy of Atrial Fibrillation Detection in Implantable Pacemakers. Presented at HRS 2013 (PO02-08).

8

Medtronic Data on File. QADoc DSN026170, Version 2.0, “AT/AF Duration Performance Comparison.”

9

Kaufman ES, Israel CW, Nair GM, et al. Positive predictive value of device-detected atrial high-rate episodes at different rates and durations: an analysis from ASSERT. Heart Rhythm. August 2012;9(8):1241-1246.

10

Nowak B, McMeekin J, Knops M, et al. Validation of dual-chamber pacemaker diagnostic data using dual-channel stored electrograms. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. July 7, 2005;28(7):620-629.

11

Gillis AM, et al. Reduction of unnecessary right ventricular pacing due to the managed ventricular pacing (MVP) mode in patients with symptomatic bradycardia. Benefit for both Sinus node disease and AV block indications. Presented at HRS 2015 (Abstract AB21-1).

12

Sweeney MO, Hellkamp AS, Ellenbogen KA, et al. Adverse effect of ventricular pacing on heart failure and atrial fibrillation among patients with normal baseline QRS duration in a clinical trial of pacemaker therapy for sinus node dysfunction. Circulation. June 17, 2003;107(23):2932-2937.

13

M964377A001 Azure™ MRI SureScan™/Astra™ MRI SureScan™ pacing systems MRI Technical Manual.