
4 0 c m
34cm
actual image size: 26cm x 32cm
Description
A heart pacemaker in a plastic casing, made by Devices Implants Ltd. The electronic pacemaker was designed to regulate the beating of the heart, and was first introduced in the 1960s. Placed internally, near the heart, it produced regular electric signals, improving the heart's ability to beat with a more consistent rhythm.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10284523
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