Heartmate 2 Gains Experience, Bid For Destination-Therapy Approval Filed With FDA

The Heart -- A product information page on the website of left-ventricular-assist device (LVAD) manufacturer Thoratec (Pleasanton, CA) boasts that “with product attributes specifically developed to minimize the risk of complications, the HeartMate 2 is exceptionally durable, dependable, and thromboresistant” [1].