Medtronic’s MRI-Compatible ICD System Receives FDA Approval

The first implantable cardioverter defibrillator system for use with an MRI scan has been approved by the FDA: the Evera MRI SureScan ICD System from Medtronic. The company hopes the system, which will allow clinicians to conduct important imaging studies of all anatomical locations, will give Medtronic a competitive edge over other ICDs, and will lead to market share gains in the US.