Cardiac Revival Machines
A Rechargeable Cardioverter Defibrillator

Who could have imagined that one day a pocket-watch-sized implantable device could reduce the risk of death from cardiac arrest automatically, and without human intervention?

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) make this possible. These intelligent devices detect cardiac arrest and deliver a life-saving shock to revive the heart and normalize its rhythm and protect patients from sudden cardiac death (SCD). A person with an ICD has the equivalent of a paramedic sitting on his shoulder, always watching and ready to give the heart its defibrillation shock.

However, the vitality of this defibrillator is often hindered by the rapid depletion of the batteries, resulting in the device not having enough energy to revive the heart. On average, ICDs have a limited longevity of 4.9 years due to depletion of their batteries. The cost and effort of replacing ICDs through invasive surgeries are exorbitant for the healthcare system and subject the patients to unnecessary risks.

Cardiac Revival Machines applies its proprietary technology to eliminate the hazards associated with multiple battery replacement surgeries. Using their unique and patent protected technologies, they have designed a fully rechargeable ICD that lasts 20 years and delivers unlimited energy for continuous monitoring of the heart and delivery of the defibrillation energy, when needed. This translates to peace of mind and improved quality of care, while reducing the risks and hazards of multiple surgeries.

“With each charge, CRM-1 operates invisibly and seamlessly for one full year regardless of the amount of use,” says Nader Kameli, CEO of Cardiac Revival Machines. Its implantation process is like any other intravenous ICD on the market, which makes the product easily adoptable in the healthcare space.

Through a set of simple yet innovative modifications, Cardiac Revival Machines is making ICDs more cost-effective and accessible for use.

For instance, most market-available ICDs are priced at $25,000 to $60,000 (depending on features), excluding the cost of the first-time implant or its replacement surgeries. Due to limited life of their batteries, many patients will need 2-5 replacement surgeries in their lifetime, making the overall cost exorbitant to the healthcare system. Adding rechargeable batteries and their proprietary fast-charge technology, Cardiac Revival Machines eliminates the cost of up to four implant replacement surgeries, which is not just costly but equally risky.

The products also benefit healthcare payers. Insurance companies are often under additional strain when ICD batteries start depleting, as it necessitates them to make provisions for multiple surgical payments based on unique case scenarios. This will be no longer the case due to Cardiac Revival Machines’ long-lasting and rechargeable devices, freeing two birds with one key.

The product is in its early stages of development, and it aims to complete the initial animal studies for the proof of concept in the near future. Cardiac Revival Machines will complete the development of the technology’s initial prototype in a few months. The implantable devices will be going through a long and rigorous development process to ensure the utmost safety for patient use.

Cardiac Revival Machines is developing a fully rechargeable ICD with a lifespan of 20 years, that eliminates the need for recurring battery replacement surgeries, and delivers peace of mind for patients worldwide

Kameli’s years of experience in the implantable medical device space play a vital role in growing its product’s capabilities and offering greater value to patients. He highlights the importance of ICD as a life-saving device, and says that “we have the technology to eliminate replacement surgeries and their associated life-threatening risks, and give patients 20 years of 24/7/365 protection from sudden cardiac death. This translates in to ease of mind, and improved quality of care.” His rechargeable ICD is the right step in this direction.

Cardiac Revival Machines is ready to usher in a new class of highly reliable and easy-to-use implantable medical devices, making them more affordable and accessible to people worldwide.