It is also contraindicated for patients with veins that are unable to accommodate the 7.8 millimeter introducer sheath or pacemaker implant. The Micra device is manufactured by Medtronic, located in Mounds View, Minnesota.

Who makes leadless pacemaker?

Leadless pacemaker

Two leadless pacing systems are currently available: the Micra transcatheter Pacing system (Medtronic) and the Nanostim Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker (St. Jude Medical).

What type of pacemaker is a Micra?

Meet micra, our leadless pacemaker

Unlike most pacemakers that are placed in a patient's chest with leads running to the heart, Micra is a leadless pacemaker because it's implanted directly into the heart. Less invasive — Micra is placed in the heart via a vein in the leg.