The pacemakers have approximately 40% more battery life. Credit: Jorge Gonzalez from Pixabay.

Medtronic has received CE Mark for its next-generation Micra AV2 and Micra VR2 leadless pacemakers.

These devices, claimed to be the world’s smallest pacemakers, are designed to offer longer battery life and programming capabilities.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Premium Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

The Micra AV2 and Micra VR2 pacemakers have approximately 40% more battery life compared to their predecessors, projecting a lifespan of nearly 16 and 17 years, respectively.

This advancement suggests that more than 80% of patients receiving a Micra device may only need one for their lifetime.

In addition to their compact size, the Micra pacemakers feature remote monitoring capabilities to allow healthcare providers to check on a patient’s heart device remotely, eliminating the need for in-person clinic visits.

See Also:

Medtronic cardiovascular portfolio, cardiac rhythm management business general manager Robert Kowal said: “For more than eight years, our Micra leadless pacemakers have provided meaningful benefits to people in Europe who require a pacemaker. Now, these patients have access to the latest leadless pacing technology that, for most of them, maybe the only device they will ever need.”

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

University Hospitals of Leuven, Belgium cardiologist Dr Christophe Garweg said: “The first generation of leadless Micra pacemakers demonstrated a significant reduction in major complications, and this next generation of Micra brings several additional benefits including greater longevity, and specifically for the Micra AV2, new algorithms to optimise AV synchrony at faster heart rates while requiring less in-office programming.

“These advantages likely will expand the use of the leadless pacemaker to more patients.”

Last November, Medtronic received CE mark approval for its pulsed field system and cryoablation console devices to treat atrial fibrillation.