Cardiac Pacemaker
A miniaturized implantable rhythm-management device for small- and medium-sized dogs and cats, using a low-impedance lead and a long-life battery. Animal studies are complete; a multi-center clinical trial is underway for sick sinus syndrome and AV block.
OVERVIEW · Product overview
Rhythm management sized for companion animals
Human-derived generators are often too large and too high-output for cats and small dogs. This veterinary-specific generator and lead set targets a smaller pocket, lower chronic thresholds, and a programming workflow that veterinary cardiologists can run in clinic.
FEATURES · Technical advantages
Designed around veterinary constraints
Size, longevity, and follow-up were specified with referral cardiology in mind.
Miniaturized generator
An 11 g can reduces pocket tension in cats and toy-breed dogs.
Long-life power system
Projected longevity exceeds eight years at typical veterinary pacing outputs.
Low-impedance electrode
Steroid-eluting bipolar leads are designed to keep capture thresholds stable.
CLINICAL · Clinical applications
Now advancing through multi-center trials
Animal studies are complete. Current work focuses on implant technique, chronic threshold stability, and quality-of-life scores in dogs and cats with bradyarrhythmia.
- Sick sinus syndrome: Sinus pauses and chronotropic incompetence in aging dogs
- AV block: High-grade and complete atrioventricular block
- Follow-up: In-clinic interrogation and remote check protocol
- Training: Implant workshops for veterinary cardiology teams
SPECIFICATIONS · Technical specs
Product specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Device class | Implantable pulse generator |
| Target species | Dogs and cats, 2–18 kg |
| Indications (trial) | Sick sinus syndrome, high-grade AV block |
| Battery chemistry | Lithium-iodine |
| Lead | Steroid-eluting, low-impedance bipolar |
| Programmer | Wireless veterinary programmer |
| MRI conditionality | Conditional, under evaluation |
| Regulatory status | Multi-center clinical trial |
