The My Heart Your Heart study compared reconditioned pacemakers with new pacemakers in low- and middle-income countries. The study found that reconditioned pacemakers were safe and effective, with a lower infection rate compared to new devices. Longer-term follow-up is needed to determine safety and effectiveness. The initiative aims to improve access to pacemaker therapy for patients in need. The study included 298 adults who received either reconditioned or new pacemakers. The research found that reconditioned pacemakers were noninferior to new pacemakers in terms of infection rate. The initiative hopes to scale up device reprocessing to provide safe and effective pacemakers in the future.
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Refurbished pacemakers address global disparities in access
