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HeartMate II claims

Claims allege that malfunctions in the HeartMate left ventricular assist system, a pump that keeps failing hearts moving blood, caused serious injury and death.

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What the claims allege

A ventricular assist device is a bridge to transplant or a destination therapy; its failure is immediately life-threatening. Claims allege certain components and controllers malfunctioned at rates that warranted earlier recalls and clearer patient warnings.

Injuries named in the litigation

  • Pump thrombosis (clotting inside the device)
  • Stroke
  • Bleeding complications
  • Device malfunction requiring emergency replacement

Who may qualify

If you or a family member relied on a HeartMate device and suffered pump thrombosis, stroke, or a malfunction requiring emergency intervention, contact us for a free, confidential review.

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