76 devices · GMDN 47265
A dual-chamber, rate-responsive pacemaker is a surgically implanted device designed to regulate abnormal heart rhythms by delivering timed electrical impulses to both the atrium and ventricle. It automatically adjusts pacing rates based on the body’s needs—such as increased activity or oxygen demand—using built-in sensors to improve circulation and maintain a natural heart rhythm.
These devices are typically regulated as active implantable medical devices, requiring compliance with strict safety and performance standards. They are supplied as pre-sterilized, single-use implants intended for permanent placement by trained clinicians, with variations in features like MRI compatibility or sensor technology.
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