Micra™ is the world's smallest 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.
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Micra™ is 93% smaller than traditional pacemakers. It is the size of a large vitamin capsule, and has a battery that lasts as long as a traditional pacemaker.