Material in Medtronic Leads Inducted into Space Technology Hall of Fame®
April 18 2016 - 10:00AM
Medtronic Applied
NASA Technology into Its Cardiac Devices
DUBLIN and COLORADO SPRINGS,
COLO. - April 18, 2016 - The Space Foundation has inducted NASA
Langley Research Center-Soluble Imide (LaRC-SI) - used in Medtronic
plc (NYSE: MDT) leads connected to implantable cardiac devices -
into the Space Technology Hall of Fame®. The ceremony
was held during the Space Foundation's 32nd Space Symposium in
Colorado Springs, Colo.
LaRC-SI is an insulation material developed by
researchers at the NASA (National Aeronautics and Space
Administration) Langley Research Center that was previously
evaluated for space applications, high-performance engines and
harsh environments. It is highly flexible, resistant to chemicals
and withstands extreme temperatures, making it suitable for medical
use, including implantable cardiac devices.
A lead is a tiny wire implanted in the heart
through a vein that carries information signals from the heart to
the implanted cardiac device - such as a pacemaker, defibrillator
or cardiac resynchronization therapy device - and sends electrical
impulses from the device to the heart. Navigating a lead through
the intricate curves of the vascular and cardiac anatomy is
recognized as one of the most challenging aspects of implanting
these devices. By adapting NASA's LaRC-SI durable material for its
leads, Medtronic was able to make thinner, more flexible wires that
help physicians optimize lead placement in difficult-to-reach areas
of the heart and in patients with smaller veins.
"Medtronic is committed to working with leading
researchers around the world to develop meaningful innovations, and
our partnership with NASA is just one example of that," said David
Steinhaus, M.D., vice president and general manager, Heart Failure,
and medical director for the Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
Management business at Medtronic. "We're honored to be recognized
for the development of an improved technology that has been
implanted in more than 350,000 patients worldwide."
The Space Foundation is a global, nonprofit leader
in space awareness activities that works closely with NASA to
recognize individuals and organizations that develop innovative
products based on space technology.
In collaboration with leading clinicians,
researchers and scientists worldwide, Medtronic offers the broadest
range of innovative medical technology for the interventional and
surgical treatment of cardiovascular disease and cardiac
arrhythmias. The company strives to offer products and services
that deliver clinical and economic value to healthcare consumers
and providers around the world.
About Medtronic
Medtronic plc (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Dublin,
Ireland, is among the world's largest medical technology, services
and solutions companies - alleviating pain, restoring health and
extending life for millions of people around the world. Medtronic
employs more than 85,000 people worldwide, serving physicians,
hospitals and patients in approximately 160 countries. The company
is focused on collaborating with stakeholders around the world to
take healthcare Further, Together.
Any forward-looking statements
are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in
Medtronic's periodic reports on file with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from
anticipated results.
The Space Technology Hall of Fame
is a registered trademark of the United States Space
Foundation.
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