ABBOTT-THORATEC HEARTMATE II LVAS LAWSUITS

The Abbott-Thoratec HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) is a blood pump powered by a Power System Controller that acts as a backup pump for the heart if the heart is too weak to function on its own. However, recent studies have shown that devices are failing following an exchange of Power System Controllers on Abbott-Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS devices causing:

• Rapid Battery Drain;
• Full Device Failure;
• Death.

What is the Abbott-Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS?

The Abbott-Thoratec HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System is a surgically implanted mechanical device designed to assist the pump blood and circulate it throughout the body. Each Abbott-Thoratec HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System is powered by a Pocket System Controller, an external power supply that requires occasional replacements.

What is Happening with the Abbott-Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS?

Abbott-Thoratec has issued a Class 1 Recall on more than 28,000 controllers for the Abbott-Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS model numbers 105109, 106015, 106762, and 107801 manufactured between July, 2012 and December, 2016 due to 70 reported incidents, including 26 deaths. The Class 1 Recall involves software and hardware updates and a change in labeling.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program/medical-product-safety-information

Abbott-Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS Side Effects and Complications

Device malfunctioning following the replacement of the Pocket System Controller of the Abbott-Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS has so far caused:

• 26 Deaths;
• 19 Injuries;
• 25 Incidents.

Abbott-Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS Lawyers Are Ready to Help

Contact our Abbott-Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS Lawyers to review whether you or a loved one may be entitled to financial compensation. Levy Konigsberg LLP is currently accepting Abbott-Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one has suffered one or more these complications, you may be entitled to a cash award and compensation for medical expenses. For a free confidential consultation with Abbott-Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS Lawyers at our law firm, please call (800) 315-3806 or submit an email inquiry.