Abbott’s research has shown that its HeartMate 3 pump can extend the lives of advanced heart patients by at least five years.
In the latest notice, which follows a February recall of the device for a separate issue, Abbott took action due to reports of blood leakage and air entrapment.
Abbott also recently recalled a Heartmate communication system. The Heartmate pump is used to support blood circulation in patients with severe left ventricular heart failure. The system takes ...
The Class I recall is the second one for Abbott’s HeartMate 3 device this year and follows 70 injuries and two patient deaths ...
Abbott says research has shown that its HeartMate 3 pump can extend the lives of advanced heart patients by at least five ...
Initiated by Abbott/Thoratec and deemed Class I by the FDA, the recall is in response to reports of 70 injuries and two ...
An Abbott device that failed heart disease patients is getting a new life in patients with severe vascular disease. The device is a below-knee stent that widens clogged blood vessels, and then ...