DocumentCode
1333271
Title
History of implantable devices
Author
Greatbatch, W. ; Holmes, C.F.
Author_Institution
Wilson Greatbatch Ltd., Clarence, NY, USA
Volume
10
Issue
3
fYear
1991
Firstpage
38
Lastpage
41
Abstract
The history of biomedical implantable devices is traced from its beginning in the late 1950s to its status today. The role of industry in making this development possible is highlighted. Special emphasis is placed on the early history of the implantable cardiac pacemaker, the first implantable, electronic biomedical device. Implantable drug delivery systems and the implantable defibrillator are also discussed. Implantable devices of the future are briefly described.<>
Keywords
defibrillators; history; pacemakers; prosthetics; biomedical implantable devices; drug delivery systems; electronic biomedical device; implantable cardiac pacemaker; implantable defibrillator; industry; Batteries; Biomedical engineering; Cardiology; Drug delivery; Heart; History; Humans; Implantable biomedical devices; Medical treatment; Pacemakers;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0739-5175
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/51.84185
Filename
84185
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