Japan approves Livanova’s Kora 250 MRI-safe pacemaker

LivaNova (NSDQ:LIVN) said today that it won Japanese approval for its Kora 250 MRI-safe pacemaker line.

The Japanese Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agencyapproval for the Kora 250 SR and Kora 250 DR devices covers full-body MRI scans, London-based LivaNova said. The company was formed by the $2.7 billion merger of Sorin Group and Cyberonics last year.

“In collaboration with our established business partner, Japan Lifeline, we are proud to launch our latest generation of full-body MRI conditional pacemakers in Japan where there is a strong demand for MRI compatible medical devices. KORA 250, with its combination of small size, extended longevity and therapeutic solutions, is an ideal solution for Japanese patients and physicians. With this latest launch, LivaNova is aiming to set a new standard in pacing technology in the Japanese market,” cardiac rhythm management president Stefano Di Lullo said in prepared remarks.

Earlier this month, the FDA approved LivaNova’s Perceval sutureless replacement heart valve.

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