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Recall of implantable left ventricular assist device systems HeartAssist 5 LVAS, MicroMed Cardiovascular Inc.

2012.02.22

Product group Active implantable medical devices - artificial hearts
Reference 03533/11

Recall of implantable left ventricular assist device systems HeartAssist 5 LVAS made by MicroMed Cardiovascular Inc., Houston, Texas, USA, due to possible risk of pump failure as a result of damage of bearings.

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