The fixation tines of the Micra™ leadless pacemaker are atraumatic to the tricuspid valve.

Alexander R MattsonJorge D Zhingre SanchezPaul Anthony Iaizzo

Published in: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE (2018)

The forces required to rupture tricuspid chordae tendineae significantly exceeded the forces potentially imposed on the chordae during Micra™ device retrievals. We conclude that the fixation tines of the Micra™ device are unlikely to damage the tricuspid apparatus during either implant or retrieval.

Keyphrases

mitral valve
aortic valve
minimally invasive
left ventricular
aortic stenosis
oxidative stress
heart failure
soft tissue
atrial fibrillation