Federal health officials said that nearly 14,000 heart devices tied to hundreds of injuries and more than a dozen deaths are ...
The recall affects the only medical option for many patients with end-stage heart failure who do not qualify for a transplant ...
The FDA announced Monday that two heart pump products are being recalled after reports of 14 deaths and hundreds of injuries ...
The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by ...
The FDA calls it "the most serious type of recall," alerting healthcare providers and patients about these products ...
Biological material can build up and obstruct blood flow in heart failure patients supported by the left ventricular assist devices, the FDA said.
Abbott and Thoratec Corp. issue warning for 13,883 heart devices due to reports of injuries and deaths related to blood flow obstructions. Learn more.
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The FDA says the products are being recalled due to a possible buildup of "biological material" that can obstruct the device.
WEDNESDAY, April 17, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Two implanted heart devices used by patients in end-stage heart failure are now ...
The FDA announced Monday that two heart pump products are being recalled after reports of 14 deaths and hundreds of injuries ...