Study Raises Serious Concerns About Defibrillator Leads

The Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, an international leader in cardiovascular research, has announced the online publication of a study in EP Europace that raises serious concerns about St. Jude Medical defibrillator leads. The study found that a new copolymer of silicone and polyurethane (Optim™) might not prevent insulation abrasions that can result in electronic malfunction...

via Medical News Today