Frequently asked

questions

Your doctor will insert a straw-like catheter into a vein in your upper thigh and use the catheter to move Micra™ into the right ventricle of your heart. The catheter is then removed.

Micra™ was designed, tested, and approved to be used safely with MRI scanners. Your Micra™ ID card specifies the implanted device model. If your doctor has questions about scanning eligibility, he or she should contact a Medtronic representative or Medtronic Technical Services.

We recommend keeping items containing magnets at least 6 inches/15 centimeters away from your Micra™. This includes mobile phones, magnetic therapy products, stereo speakers, and handheld massagers. We recommend avoiding putting a mobile phone in your shirt pocket or using magnetic mattress pads and pillows.

Yes, you can safely go through airport security with your Micra™.

Yes, household appliances that are properly maintained and in good working order are safe. This includes microwave ovens, major appliances, electric blankets, and heating pads.

Yes, you should be able to return to your usual activities, as long as you do not exceed your fitness level. Discuss questions about specific activities with your doctor.

No, Micra™ has a battery and the battery life depends on your heart condition. The estimated average longevity is between 8 and 13 years.^3,4 Individual patient experience may vary. Your doctor will check on the battery when you come in for a checkup.

When a new device is needed, the Micra™ device may be either simply turned off or removed from the body before a new Micra™ device or traditional pacemaker system is implanted. Your doctor will determine what is best for you.^5,6

Your doctor will decide how often he or she wants to see you. Typically, your first follow-up appointment is one month after implant, with additional follow-ups every 6 to 12 months.