HeartMate

HeartMate Device Recall Raises Concerns Over Patient Safety and Transparency in Medical Device Industry

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LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana – After the FDA’s announcement of a recall on heart devices linked to injuries and deaths, concerns are rising about the safety of mechanical heart pumps like the HeartMate 2 and HeartMate 3. The HeartMate 3, touted as the safest of its kind, has been associated with over 4,500 reports potentially linking … Read more

FDA Issues Recall for Abbott’s HeartMate Devices Due to Safety Concerns Resulting in Deaths

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Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I recall on nearly 14,000 HeartMate left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) manufactured by Abbott and Thoratec, citing safety concerns that have led to multiple deaths. The recall includes both the HeartMate II LVAD and HeartMate 3 LVAD due to the gradual buildup … Read more