Biogalvanic Cardiac Pacemaker, 1965-70
Artifact no. 1985.0605
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Publication/Creation Date
1965Description
This biogalvanic pacemaker represents an interesting experiment in symbiotic medical technology design. Like all pacemakers, its main function was to keep the heart beating in rhythm. At the same time, it also relied on the body’s fluids to complete the battery circuit and keep the pacemaker in operation. The pacemaker thus served as both a provider/receiver of biological support during operation.
Made in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.Source
https://ingeniumcanada.org/ingenium/collection-research/collection-item.php?id=1985.0605.001
Date archived
March 28 2018Last edited
July 5 2021How to cite this entry
National Research Council of Canada (NRCC). (1965). "
Biogalvanic Cardiac Pacemaker, 1965-70
Artifact no. 1985.0605
Canada Science and Technology Museum". Canada Science and Technology Museum. Fabric of Digital Life.
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