Medtronic wins FDA clearance for 1st insertable cardiac system for children

The FDA cleared the first pediatric insertable cardiac system for approval Sept. 20. 

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With the federal agency’s premarket notification 510(k), Medtronic’s system is cleared for patients older than 2 years old who have heart rhythm abnormalities and need long-term monitoring, according to a Medtronic news release. 

The device has been commercially available since 2020 and is currently in the FDA’s approval process for use in pediatric populations.

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