Possible Defect in HeartWare Device
HeartWare International Inc. warns that its HVAD Pump may have a potential defect and urges doctors to examine the device before use. The Boston Business Journal (BBJ) reports that the Massachusetts company disclosed that it has received reports of 11 incidents in which a portion of the device becomes partially or completely dislodged. The HVAD Pump is a ventricular assist system, consisting of an implantable centrifugal pump. Although no patients have been injured, the potential risk