Implantable Cardiac Pacemaker St. Jude Medical, Inc. (U.S.A.) http://www.sjm.com/

The most advanced pacemaker manufactured by St. Jude Medical, it incorporates the "AF suppression™ algorithm," recognized by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for its ability to control paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. A long-term electrogram (EGM) record (stored EGM) and AT/AF burden trend record of about six months can be used for managing patient treatment. Other high-level functions include the "Beat-by-Beat AutoCapture™" pacing system, a threshold-tracking algorithm that automatically regulates pulse amplitude safely and with energy savings.

The first pacemaker implant was performed in Sweden in 1958, and the pacemaker used was developed and manufactured by St. Jude Medical. St. Jude Medical has manufacturing facilities in both Sweden and the United States and supplies Cardiac devices with leading-edge technology and safety features throughout the world, St. Jude Medical's pacemakers are sold to over 130 countries and regions throughout the world.

What is an Artificial Pacemaker?

An Artificial Pacemaker is an electronic medical device installed in the heart that supplements the human body's natural pacemaker. When it detects abnormalities in the rhythm of the natural pacemaker with which all humans are born, the artificial pacemaker sends an electric stimulus to the heart, thereby returning its rhythm to normal.

How Pacemakers Work

St. Jude Medical's Pacemaker System is a highly precise system comprising a pulse generator and a lead for sending electric stimulus to the heart. The system is manufactured using the highest quality materials and components. Thorough testing of external casings and internal functions are conducted on every unit produced. St. Jude Medical tests every component and finished product at each manufacturing stage. Attention is paid to the most minute details in the manufacture of each pacemaker. This process is similar to that used in the manufacturing of manned space vehicles.

How Long do Pacemakers Last?

Pacemakers use solid state-lithium-iodine batteries as their power source. These batteries will be gradually depleted over a long period of use. However, your St. Jude Medical's pacemaker is configured to detect the need for battery replacement long before battery life is completely exhausted. Therefore, as long as you undergo regular hospital checkups, your pacemaker will ensure your safety.

	CRT-D (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device) St. Jude Medical, Inc. (U.S.A.) http://www.sjm.com/

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT) is a new therapy for heart failure patients, which delivers leads not only to the right atrium and ventricle but also to the left ventricle. This enables the most effective therapy currently available for curing cardiac pump failure by pacing the three chambers. The CRT-D is an ICD with an added CRT function and has the ability to both defibrillate the heart and provide antitachycardia pacing therapy in the event of a combination of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias.

In 2002, drawing on its advanced technological capabilities to achieve more accurate defibrillation therapy, St. Jude Medical became the first company to develop a CRT-D system that is capable of optimizing shock waveform during defibrillation therapy. This system has enabled cardiac patients around the world to return to their normal lives, knowing their health is safely in the hands of St. Jude Medical's leading-edge technology.

	Merlin™ Patient Care System St. Jude Medical, lnc. (USA) http://www.sjm.com/

Merlin™ Patient Care System (Merlin PCS) model 3650 is a portable dedicated programming system designed for interrogate, programming, data display, and testing of implantable devices produced by St. Jude Medical.

Japanese language display of programming language Japanese language display prevents misunderstanding Achieves quick and more reliable follow-up Explanations can be referred to in Japanese language algorithms Reduced Follow-Up Time Faster operation speed with Pentium M processor Faster print speed Can effectively use device auto follow-up function Can check electrocardiogram before interrogation
Easier to Operate Use navigation bar to easily switch to episodes, diagnostic functions, and the test screen Dedicated USB flash drive enables data management

	IBI Diagnostic EP Catheter Irvine Biomedical, Inc. (U.S.A.) a St. Jude Medical Company

These electrophysiology (EP) catheters are used for the electrophysiology study of patients with arrhythmias. To diagnose arrhythmias, these catheters are inserted into the heart chambers to administer electrical stimulation in order to check the conduction system of the heart and the mechanism of the tachycardia circuit. We offer a wide selection of fixed and steerable catheters with respect to electrode numbers, electrode spacing, curve, and other features. Moreover, we accept orders for catheters with special specifications to meet demand in Japan for softer tips or smaller shaft sizes.

	Cardiac Catheter Ablation System Irvine Biomedical, Inc. (U.S.A.) a St. Jude Medical Company

Catheter ablation is a treatment for tachycardias which uses catheters. A special catheter specific for ablation is positioned at the target site inside the appropriate heart chamber. An ablation generator creates high-frequency electrical impulses (radiofrequency energy), which passes through the electrodes at the end of catheters to selectively cauterize (ablate) abnormal electrical pathways or tissue in the heart that cause tachycardias.

As a system, this product consists of the IBI Ablation Generator and a special IBI Ablation Catheter which features outstanding design safety. In the conventional systems, one temperature sensor at the end of the catheter controls the temperature; whereas in this system the specialized catheters incorporate two temperature sensors. As a result, the ablation generator can accurately control the temperature throughout the length of the electrode, which prevents overheating and improves the safety.

Through such advances, Irvine Biomedical, Inc. aims to provide patients with safer products.

	EP Monitoring Equipment GE Medical Systems Information Technologies, Inc. (U.S.A.) http://www.gehealthcare.com/usen/

CardioLab is a system specially designed for intracardiac and electrocardiogram recording and analysis for use in electrophysiology studies (EPS). It can be configured with up to 224 catheter inputs and 128 recording channels, including 112 intracardiac channels. With many advanced features, it offers high-level EPS. Other high-level features include X-ray image capture and visual representation of electric potential through isochronal mapping.