Medtronic, Inc. Exec Questions CardioMEMS’ Implantable Heart Monitor

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Medtronic’s cardiac and vascular group president, Michael Coyle, questions CardioMEMS’ implantable heart monitor, citing Medtronic’s experience with its now-abandoned Chronicle monitor. The Champion implantable heart monitor made by CardioMEMS might not prove as cost-effective as a non-invasive approach, at least according to Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) cardiac and vascular group president Michael Coyle. Coyle, speaking at the 25th Annual Piper Jaffray Healthcare Conference yesterday, cited Medtronic’s negative experience with its Chronicle implantable cardiac monitor.

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