Abstract: A system for sharing data in an electrophysiology (EP) lab including a plurality of systems comprises a data server configured to be electrically coupled with a memory device and with the plurality of systems, the memory device being coupled with a medical device. The data server is configured to receive device data stored on the memory device, to transmit the received device data to at least one of the plurality of systems, to receive device use data from at least one of the plurality of systems, and to transmit the device use data to the memory device. The systems may comprise one or more of a mapping and navigation system, an ablation system, and an EP recording system.

Abstract: Improved implantable medical devices (IMDS) and more particularly, a subcutaneous multiple electrode sensing and recording system for acquiring far- and near-field electrocardiographic (ECG) data and waveform tracings. The far-field ECG data and/or waveform tracings is used to confirm or refute sensing and detection performed by the near-field (e.g., epicardial and/or intracardiac) electrodes which collect electrograms (or EGMs). Thus, subcutaneously implanted devices adapted to sense near- and far-field cardiac activity offer improved specificity and sensitivity in arrhythmia sensing and detection. The far-field ECG signals are collected via at least a pair of electrodes that are directly mechanically coupled to the housing for the IMD (and thus spaced from the myocardium) which are filtered and processed and used in addition to the near-field EGM signals collected by lead-based electrodes.

Abstract: Apparatus and method according to the disclosure relate to a resilient shroud member mechanically and electrically coupled to an implantable medical device (IMD). The assembly is used to provide a subcutaneous cardiac activity sensing device via at least a pair of electrodes mechanically coupled to the shroud member. In the event that a patient needs to be notified for a follow-up visit to a clinic or the IMD requires attention, the electrode array signals the patient via a small electrical current passing through a surgical pocket.