Sam Brusco, Associate Editor01.17.22
French cardiac rhythm management company MicroPort CRM received PMDA Japanese regulation for its Bluetooth-enabled Alizea pacemakers. Paired with the company’s SmartView Connect home monitor, Alizea pacemakers can be remotely monitored.
The SmartCare Connect home monitor transmits detailed reports of the pacemaker’s function to the cardiologist to reduce the number of hospital visits for routine examinations. Patients can trigger the system to send alerts and transmissions when they present symptoms as well.
"Around 64,000 patients are implanted with a pacemaker each year in Japan, and coupled with the difficulties that have arisen from the current health crisis, there is a growing need to monitor patients remotely, without them having to travel,” Noboru Shimizu, VP of MicroPort CRM Sales Japan told the press. “Thanks to Alizea pacemakers and its SmartView Connect monitor, we are positioning ourselves in the Japanese market with the very best in cardiac pacing. I am convinced that this will allow us to strengthen our presence in Japan."
We successfully launched Alizea in Europe in June 2021, and Japan is the second region to benefit from its advanced technological functions,” noted MicroPort CRM president Benoît Clinchamps. “As part of our commitment to improve the lives of as many patients as possible, and to support healthcare professionals in their mission, we will continue to deploy Alizea and Smartview Connect around the world."
The SmartCare Connect home monitor transmits detailed reports of the pacemaker’s function to the cardiologist to reduce the number of hospital visits for routine examinations. Patients can trigger the system to send alerts and transmissions when they present symptoms as well.
"Around 64,000 patients are implanted with a pacemaker each year in Japan, and coupled with the difficulties that have arisen from the current health crisis, there is a growing need to monitor patients remotely, without them having to travel,” Noboru Shimizu, VP of MicroPort CRM Sales Japan told the press. “Thanks to Alizea pacemakers and its SmartView Connect monitor, we are positioning ourselves in the Japanese market with the very best in cardiac pacing. I am convinced that this will allow us to strengthen our presence in Japan."
We successfully launched Alizea in Europe in June 2021, and Japan is the second region to benefit from its advanced technological functions,” noted MicroPort CRM president Benoît Clinchamps. “As part of our commitment to improve the lives of as many patients as possible, and to support healthcare professionals in their mission, we will continue to deploy Alizea and Smartview Connect around the world."