
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| NAME | 6515-438797 |
| LIFE EXPECTANCY | 10 |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | PACE CARD(NONIMPLANT) |
| NOMENCLATURE | PACEMAKER, CARDIAC (NONIMPLANTABLE). AN ELECTRONIC ITEM DESIGNED TO STIMULATE, BY ELECTRICAL IMPULSES, CONTRACTION OF THE HEART MUSCLE AT A CERTAIN RATE THROUGH THE CLOSED CHEST WALL OR DIRECTLY TO THE HEART. RATE OF STIMULATION DEPENDS ON THE DEGREE OF STIMULATION REQUIRED. ITEM MAY BE THE TYPE STRAPPED TO THE BODY, PORTABLE OR TABLE TYPE. IT MAY BE DESIGNED TO OPERATE FROM AC LINE OR BATTERY OR BOTH. |