The Impact of the Millennium Problem on Implantable Pacemakers and Defibrillators.

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Title:	The Impact of the Millennium Problem on Implantable Pacemakers and Defibrillators.
Authors:	Dassen, Willem R. M.^1,2 w.dassen@cardio.azm.nl, Dijk, W. Arnold¹, Hooijschuur, Carla A. M.¹, Malik, Marek³
Source:	Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology. Mar1999, Vol. 22 Issue 3, p517-520. 4p. 1 Chart.
Subjects:	Year 2000 date conversion (Computer systems), Computer systems, Cardiac pacemakers, Implanted cardiovascular instruments, Defibrillators, Databases
Abstract:	The unpredictable behavior of computer systems on January 1, 2000, known as the millennium problem or millennium 'bug,' also affects medical establishments and, due to the large use of computers in all kind of applications, cardiological clinics in particular. This review discusses the effect of the millennium computer problem on the implantation procedures and follow-up registries of implantable pacemakers and defibrillators. The review concludes that the transition in the next millennium will not influence the proper functioning of implanted pacemakers and defibrillators. The function of pace-maker/ defibrillator programmers seems to be safe and no major difficulties are anticipated. Pacemaker databases and the logistics linked to the implantation and follow-up of patients and their pacemaker may and probably will be affected by the millennium transition. Using the FDA database on biomedical equipment, the actual status of all biomedical devices can be assessed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:	The unpredictable behavior of computer systems on January 1, 2000, known as the millennium problem or millennium 'bug,' also affects medical establishments and, due to the large use of computers in all kind of applications, cardiological clinics in particular. This review discusses the effect of the millennium computer problem on the implantation procedures and follow-up registries of implantable pacemakers and defibrillators. The review concludes that the transition in the next millennium will not influence the proper functioning of implanted pacemakers and defibrillators. The function of pace-maker/ defibrillator programmers seems to be safe and no major difficulties are anticipated. Pacemaker databases and the logistics linked to the implantation and follow-up of patients and their pacemaker may and probably will be affected by the millennium transition. Using the FDA database on biomedical equipment, the actual status of all biomedical devices can be assessed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:	01478389
DOI:	10.1111/j.1540-8159.1999.tb00480.x