FirstHealth is 2nd NC System to Implant the World’s Smallest Defibrillation Lead

PINEHURST, N.C. - FirstHealth is the second health system in North Carolina to implant the OmniaSecure defibrillation lead, the world's smallest, catheter-delivered lead to help patients with heart arrhythmias.

Central to this achievement is Pinehurst Medical Clinic cardiologist Joan Maradey, M.D., who implanted the device on Jan. 8, 2026 at Reid Heart Center on the campus of Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Maradey provides patient services under agreement with FirstHealth.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Medtronic's OmniaSecure lead in 2025 after it showed safety and efficacy in patients who are at risk of SCA, or sudden cardiac arrest.

The OmniaSecure defibrillation lead enhances reliability while maintaining a strong safety profile and is indicated for adults and pediatric patients aged 12 and above, including those with smaller anatomies.

"Offering this advancement is another step forward in our ability to offer world-class treatment for patients with potentially life-threatening heart arrhythmias," Maradey said.

Patients with abnormal heart rhythms who are interested in learning more about the OmniaSecure device or other implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) should talk to their cardiologist or primary care provider.

Cardiology Care at FirstHealth

FirstHealth offers a wide range of cardiology services throughout the Sandhills. For more information, visit https://www.FirstHealth.org/heart.

Pinehurst Medical Clinic's cardiology providers deliver leading-edge medicine with compassionate care and are among the best minds in the field. To learn more, visit https://www.pinehurstmedical.com.