St. Jude Epic
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Dual-chamber EpicDR and single-chamber Epic VR implantable cardioverter defibrillators, approved via PMA supplement, will compete with Guidant's Prizm II line of small ICDs. Both the DR and VR devices deliver up to 30 joules of energy; the former measures 33 cc and weighs 70 grams, while the latter measures 32 cc and weighs 69 grams. By comparison, the slightly smaller but heavier Prizm II devices deliver 31 joules. A limited release is scheduled for September...