Recently approved Medical device by US FDA

Medtronic® Attain Ability™ Model 4196 Lead - P080006

Product Name: Medtronic® Attain Ability™ Model 4196 Lead
PMA Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
Approval Date: April 7, 2009


The Medtronic® Attain Ability™ Model 4196 Lead (Model 4196) is a surgically implanted insulated wire that is designed to be used as part of a biventricular pacemaker system. The Model 4196 lead is designed to be implanted in a branch of the coronary vein that goes over the surface of the heart’s left ventricle. A small amount of steroid (dexamethasone acetate) at the tip is intended to reduce inflammation of the surrounding tissue. The other end of the lead connects to an implanted biventricular pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), so signals and electrical impulses can be sent between that device and the left ventricle.

Working:
In some heart-failure patients, the right and left sides of the heart may not contract together, at the same time. The Model 4196 lead, as part of a biventricular system, sends electrical impulses to the heart to promote simultaneous contraction of both ventricles.