Safety

MRI Management of Patients With Legacy (Non–MRI Conditional) CIEDs

This resource outlines a standardized policy for safely performing MRI examinations in patients with legacy (non–MR conditional) or mixed cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) systems. It defines patient eligibility criteria,…

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Protocol for Implantable Cardiac Devices in the Setting of MRI

These documents describe an IRB-approved research study and clinical safety workflow that allows patients with pacemakers/ICDs (CIEDs) to undergo clinically indicated MRI with standardized monitoring, device programming, and follow-up, while…

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MRI and Legacy Pacemaker or ICD: Patient Education and Safety Overview

This patient-facing educational handout explains the process, risks, and safeguards involved when patients with legacy (non–MRI-conditional) pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) undergo MRI imaging. It is designed to support…

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Atrial Fibrillation Convergent Hybrid Ablation: Patient Education Overview

This patient-facing educational resource explains the Convergent Hybrid Ablation procedure for atrial fibrillation, a two-stage treatment option designed for patients with persistent or long-standing AF who continue to have symptoms…

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Preparing for Your Implantable Cardiac Device: Infection Prevention and Pre-Implant Readiness

This patient-facing educational handout provides clear, step-by-step guidance to help reduce infection risk and support optimal recovery for patients undergoing implantable cardiac device procedures. Designed for use before pacemaker, ICD,…

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FDA and Device Regulation

Presentations and Graphics: In this slideshow presentation, the learner will explore the mission and history of the FDA and Center for Device and Radiological Health (CDRH), how the CDRH and FDA contribute to a device’s classification, approval, and post-approval maintenance, and an overview of the Total Product Lifecycle Advisory Program Pilot.

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FDA Medical Device Advisory Committee Presentation

Presentations and Graphics: In this presentation, the learner will explore the purpose and structure of a medical device advisory committee, how they function, and recent guidance.

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FDA Collaborative Communities and Early Feasibility Studies

Presentations and Graphics: Slideshow presentation that explores collaborative communities, early feasibility studies, and the EP EFS initiative.

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FDA Investigational Device Exemptions IDE and IRBs

Presentations and Graphics: Slideshow presentation that explore what an investigational device exemption is, significant risk versus non-significant risk device studies, and how IRB’s and the FDA factor in to decisions around device studies.

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Device Recall Basics & Challenges: FDA Role, Risk Mitigation, Removals and Corrections

Presentations and Graphics: Succinct presentation slides exploring heart rhythm device recalls, FDA’s roles and responsibilities relating to recalls, and recall communications. Also includes risk assessment and mitigation for recalled devices.

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