Medtronic launch worldwide trial to evaluate novel extravascular ICD

EV ICD Medtronic has commenced a worldwide pivotal study to evaluate an investigational extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator (EV ICD) system for the management of tachycardia.  A press release reports that the system is designed to provided defibrillation, as with a traditional ICD, but has a lead outside of the heart and veins. [...]