The battery problems behind a serious recall of Boston Scientific pacemakers have been ongoing for years, according to a New ...

Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) constitute a major breakthrough in the management of heart rhythm disorders. These devices largely include bradycardia pacemakers, biventricular ...

Half of all pacemakers implanted in the United States are for patients aged 75 years and older. The expectations and needs of an older group are different from patients who are younger, yet it is only ...

BIOTRONIK today announced the initiation of its global pivotal study evaluating the LivIQ leadless pacemaker system. This ...

Aims: Third-generation mobile phones, UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunication System), were recently introduced in Europe. The safety of these devices with regard to their interference with implanted ...

Several brands of Boston Scientific pacemakers are under recall due to a risk that the devices can permanently enter Safety Mode, according to an alert issued by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Boston Scientific announced multiple recalls but has said its battery issues were limited. One internal test in 2025 found ...

A pacemaker can greatly improve daily life, and many people can return to normal life quickly. However, it is important to maintain the device and be aware of certain lifestyle changes. A pacemaker is ...