Walking beside you because patient care still matters. The HVAD system assists a weakened left ventricle (LV) for patients in end-stage heart failure. Patients are supported by the HVAD pump and a suite of external components and are classified as …

Medtronic has stopped the distribution and sale of the HVAD™ System as of June 3, 2021 and has notified physicians to cease new implants of the HVAD System and transition to an alternative commercially available left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) for all future implants.

The Medtronic HVAD system is a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). The HVAD system includes a mechanical heart pump used to increase the amount of blood that flows through the body. When one of the heart’s natural pumps (a ventricle) does not perform well, an LVAD is used to increase the amount of blood that flows through the body.

Sep 22, 2023 · The Medtronic HVAD System is a ventricular assist device used in end-stage heart failure patients who are waiting for a heart transplant. This use is known as bridge-to-transplant.

Jun 3, 2021 · This morning, the company notified physicians to cease new implants of the HVAD System and transition to an alternative means of durable mechanical circulatory support.

Medtronic HVAD™ System for Advanced Heart Failure Management The Medtronic HVAD System is a full-support, durable ventricular assist device (VAD) that is FDA approved for the less-invasive thoracotomy approach, destination therapy, and bridge to transplant.

Please see Medtronic's August 23, 2023, Urgent Medical Device Communication for updated patient management recommendations for HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) systems. The FDA agrees...

Since Medtronic ceased distribution of the HVAD system in June 2021, the company has voluntarily recalled certain HVAD Systems and/or components, including: to notify health care providers...

Jun 8, 2021 · Nearly five years after Medtronic’s buy out of HeartWare International, the medtech giant pulled the flagship product of the deal due to safety risks, ceding the market to rival Abbott.

The HVAD® external equipment can be worn in one of many configurations. These accessories are available from Medtronic. Do you have a different way that you wear your HVAD® equipment? Upload a picture and show us in the discussion forums.