Pacemaker
Object number2009.108.2
Manufacturer
Medtronic Public Limited Company
Date1960-1969
OriginMinneapolis, MN
Mediumrubber; various metals
Credit LineGift of Murray Sachs
DescriptionChardack-Greatbatch pacemaker.Dimensions2.75 x 0.875 x 2.625 in. (7 x 2.2 x 6.7 cm)InscriptionsObverse has text printed in white, "CHARDACK GREATBATCH / PACEMAKER / MFG BY / MEDTRONIC INC / MPLS. MINN. USA".
Historical NotesA pacemaker inserted and removed by Dr. Zikria, early 1960s. Part of a collection of items related to Murray Sachs' (the donor's) training and career in medicine, as well as objects collected by the donor and displayed in his office at Shadyside Hospital. These objects document the donor's personal life, his career in medicine, Pittsburgh's health care history, and also the doctor's personal collection of medical artifacts.
Collector
Murray Sachs
Related person
Dr. Zikria
Related institution
Shadyside Hospital
Terms
On View
Not on view
1917-1919
