BIOTRONIK Announces First Implants of the Low-Cost Cardiac Airbag Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2003 New ICD ICD International Classification of Diseases (of the World Health Organization); intrauterine contraceptive device. ICD abbr. system is first in US to provide current-generation therapies for under $10,000 BIOTRONIK, Inc. announced today the first five nationwide implants of the Cardiac Airbag(TM) ICD System. This new device is designed to address the medical community's demand for affordable patient care by combining targeted therapy with a cost-saving e-commerce business model. This product is approximately half the price of standard ICDs in the US, with a total system price of only $9,995. The Cardiac Airbag(TM) was commercially released on May 15, 2003 during the 24th Annual Scientific Sessions of the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology (NASPE NASPE National Association for Sport and Physical Education NASPE North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology NASPE National Association of State Personnel Executives ) in Washington, D.C., after receiving approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. ). At just 39cc and 73 grams, the device delivers up to 30 joules of energy, and incorporates the latest BIOTRONIK technologies. While providing a full set of innovative features, the system was designed with simplicity in mind, and requires only 10 parameters to be programmed during implantation and follow-up procedures. In addition to providing 24-hour support, BIOTRONIK is also offering comprehensive training to allow each medical center to independently care for Cardiac Airbag(TM) recipients. During the past week, the Cardiac Airbag(TM) ICD system was implanted by five physicians nationwide: Dr. William Bailey of Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA; Dr. Charles Fuenzalida of HealthOne Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital in Denver, CO; Dr. Gary Langieri of Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA; Dr. Christian Machado of Providence Hospital in Southfield, MI; and Dr. Gerhard Muelheims of Deaconess dea·con·ess n. 1. A Protestant woman who assists the minister in various functions. 2. Used as a title prefixed to the surname of such a woman: Deaconess Brown. Noun 1. Medical Center in Spokane, WA. These electrophysiologists selected patients for the Cardiac Airbag(TM) ICDs based on the patients' need for a targeted yet sophisticated device. "The Cardiac Airbag(TM) ICD is the ideal device for many of my patients," said Dr. Christian Machado. "I envision specific applications for this ICD targeted to the needs of the following groups: 'bridge-to-transplant' patients who need ICD protection while they are on the heart transplant waiting list; device-replacement candidates who have not required therapy from their current ICD, and patients who fit the MADIT MADIT Cardiology A clinical trial–Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation Trial that evaluated the effects of implanted defibrillators–IDs in Pts with CAD at high risk of ventricular arrhythmia II profile." "In the past, most heart attack survivors were not offered the option of an ICD because the devices were often judged to be too costly to use as a 'just in case' treatment," explains Dr. William Bailey. "This ICD is for patients in whom a high frequency of episodes is not expected. Additionally, there is a device upgrade credit should the patient develop any other arrhythmia arrhythmia (ārĭth`mēə), disturbance in the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat. Various arrhythmias can be symptoms of serious heart disorders; however, they are usually of no medical significance except in the presence of problems." By being among the first to implant Cardiac Airbag(TM) devices, these hospitals are leading the effort to make essential lifesaving ICD therapies accessible to more people. Each hospital ordered the ICD systems through the Cardiac Airbag(TM) website, www.cardiac-airbag.com, the first dedicated Internet sales and distribution channel in the cardiac rhythm management Cardiac rhythm management is a field of treatment in cardiology. The purpose is managing cardiac rhythm disorders. Usually it involves artificial pacemakers and/or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapy as well as antiarrhythmia drugs. industry. This highly secure website enables hospitals to conveniently place orders, access product information, and communicate online. "Ordering Cardiac Airbag(TM) ICDs online was easy and convenient. The website is simple and very user friendly," said Lanell Landry, RN, cardiac lab supervisor at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. The Cardiac Airbag(TM) ICD provides essential lifesaving features for patients at risk of sudden cardiac death Sudden Cardiac Death Definition Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is an unexpected death due to heart problems, which occurs within one hour from the start of any cardiac-related symptoms. SCD is sometimes called cardiac arrest. (SCD ScD [L.] Scien´tiae Doc´tor (Doctor of Science). SCD 1 Sickle cell disease, see there 2 Subacute combined degeneration, see there 3 Sudden cardiac death, see there ), including a programmable therapy zone that provides shock therapy for the critical treatment of ventricular fibrillation ventricular fibrillation Uncoordinated contraction of the muscle fibres of the heart's ventricles (see arrhythmia). Causes include heart attack, electric shock, anoxia, abnormally high potassium or low calcium in the blood, and digitalis or epinephrine poisoning ( . A dedicated monitoring zone is also available to record ventricular tachycardias with a full 30 minutes of two-channel electrograms. To ensure reliable detection and therapy, the Cardiac Airbag(TM) features the company's exclusive Automatic Sensitivity Control(TM), a beat-to-beat sensing algorithm. Rate-adaptive pacing and post-shock high-output pacing are also standard in the Cardiac Airbag(TM) ICD. BIOTRONIK's U.S. headquarters are located near Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1963, BIOTRONIK today ranks as one of the leading cardiac rhythm management companies, conducting business in over 100 countries worldwide, and providing a full range of innovative cardiovascular products of the highest quality and reliability. BIOTRONIK's motto, "Technology Helping to Heal," is reflected in the company's primary guiding principle: helping patients by researching, developing, and marketing biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. products to restore, secure, and enhance their quality of life. Contacts: -- Clinical and Technical Inquiries: Kevin Mitchell, Director of Clinical Engineering -- Marketing Inquiries: Cheryl Akeman, Senior Product Manager, Tachycardia tachycardia: see arrhythmia. tachycardia Heart rate over 100 (as high as 240) beats per minute. When it is a normal response to exercise or stress, it is no danger to healthy people, but when it originates elsewhere, it is an arrhythmia. Marketing -- Corporate Inquiries: Jonathan Seah, M.D., U.S. Business Development Manager |
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