CRM Product News
August 2008
CRM Product News is a monthly publication to create awareness regarding current product performance news and to highlight new information included in the quarterly CRM Product Performance Report (PPR). Topical summaries and links to comprehensive source information are listed below.
Now Available: Q3 2008 CRM Product Performance Report
Boston Scientific Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) announces availability of the Q3 2008 CRM Product Performance Report, continuing its commitment to frequent publishing of detailed product performance information. This comprehensive report includes device survival probability, malfunction details, product advisory and reference information. Data in this report are current as of July 11, 2008.
ACUITY™ Steerable LV Lead included in CRM Product Performance Report
The ACUITY Steerable lead now meets AdvaMed and HRS guidelines for inclusion in Boston Scientific's Product Performance Report. Survival probability data and worldwide confirmed malfunction details are now available for this new left ventricular lead.
Advances in LATITUDE® Remote Monitoring
Over 100,000 patients now have access to the benefits of LATITUDE remote monitoring. For more LATITUDE information visit the About LATITUDE website.
The LATITUDE Patient Management Report, implemented in early August, provides additional options for clinic notification for patients that are more than two weeks overdue for a scheduled monitoring session. Click here for an educational video describing the Patient Monitoring Report
LATITUDE now interfaces with the PaceArt® data management system.
New Educational Materials
A Closer Look articles provide educational/training information on a variety of topics to better understand the function of Boston Scientific Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) products. The following new articles are now available at www.bostonscientific.com:
Connecting Leads to BSC Pulse Generators with White Seal Plugs
Shock Lead Impedance Testing at Implant for COGNIS™ CRT-Ds and TELIGEN™ ICDs
Bi-directional Torque Wrenches and Setscrews
Radiofrequency Ablation and Implantable Device Systems
Published August 11, 2008
