NIAIC
Pacemaker Technical Notes
Implantable Pacemaker/ICD Technical Notes (PTNs) provide safety and technical information about implantable pacemakers and defibrillators, their associated accessories, and the leads used to deliver therapy to the heart. PTNs are issued in situations where a potential may exist for serious injury, death, or a deterioration in a patient’s state of health due to device malfunction or degradation. PTNs are issued directly by the MDA to all known implanting and follow-up centres in Northern Ireland.
Summaries of all PTNs issued since 1 January 1995 are available on the MDA Internet Site www.medical-devices.gov.uk
Any member of the public requiring information about a particular PTN should contact the pacemaker/defibrillator clinic responsible for their regular follow-up.
Clinicians in Northern Ireland requiring copies of PTNs should contact NIAIC at:
Northern Ireland Adverse Incident Centre (NIAIC)
Health Estates Investment Group (HEIG)
Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety
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Health Estates Investment Group (HEIG)
Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety
Annex 6
Castle Buildings
Belfast BT4 3SQ
