HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD) For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patient who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage left ventricular heart failure.

Reason: Complaints with the HVAD Discolored and Cracked Driveline Outer Sheath.

Code information: Catalog #'s US: 1101 and 1103 / OUS: 1100, 1101, 1102, 1104, 1104JP and 1205. Serial #: ALL HeartWare HVAD systems currently in use.

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