Safe degradation over time (VIDEO)

Northwestern University

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Designed for temporary pacing, the tiny pacemaker simply dissolves when it's no longer needed. By harmlessly degrading within the body, it bypasses the need for surgical extraction.

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John A. Rogers/Northwestern University

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