What information should I carry about my ICD?

Make clear that you have an ICD

An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) treats potentially dangerous heart rhythms. Some people have a CRT-D or a subcutaneous ICD. Record the type stated by your clinic rather than calling every heart device a pacemaker.

If the name on your card is unfamiliar, ask the clinic to explain it. You can say: “What should I call my device when I tell another healthcare professional about it?”

Build a record that someone else can read

Manufacturer ID cards can include the device and lead model numbers, your name and clinical contact details. When organising your own backup, check these items against your source information:

• The device type, manufacturer and model.
• The serial number where provided.
• Separate details for each associated component.
• The dates shown for implantation or replacement.
• The clinic that currently follows you up.
• A note showing when you last checked the record and where the information came from.

A missing field is a question for the clinic, not a reason to fill it from memory. If you have several cards, ask which entries describe the current system.

Keep your clinic’s advice alongside the identification

Ask your clinic how to contact them during and outside normal hours and what to do if your ICD delivers a shock. Keep their individual instructions accessible. An identification record does not replace that advice or provide an emergency response service.

ImplantPassport does not monitor your ICD, receive alerts or adjust its settings. In an emergency, seek medical help immediately; do not wait to log in or scan a code.

What should a family member have access to?

Start with what you want them to help with: finding your clinic number, bringing details to an appointment or locating your backup. Show them where the information is and check that they can open it.

ImplantPassport’s optional family access is read-only. It lets you share selected information without giving someone your account password. Emergency sharing is a separate choice: anyone with an enabled emergency link or a copy of its QR code can open that view. You can revoke future access.