LITHIUM IODIDE-POWERED CARDIAC-PACEMAKER - CLINICAL EXPERIENCE WITH 250 IMPLANTATIONS

  • 1 January 1977
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 73  (3) , 421-423
Abstract
A long-life cardiac pulse generator powered by the lithium-iodide fuel cell was described and 250 implantations documented. The compact, hermetically sealed pulse generator unit was easily implanted, reliable, and well accepted by patients. There were no pacemaker-related deaths and only minimal morbidity. There was a single instance of electrical circuit failure of the pulse generator; however, to date, after 15.9 mo. average follow-up representing 3988 patient months of cardiac pacing, there were no battery failures and no further electrical component failures. The lithium-iodide powered pacemaker represented a significant advance in pacemaker generator technology and was recommended for long-term cardiac pacing.

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