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FDA Announces Abbott Recall of HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) Implant Kit

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.: 882 Dates Distributed: March 1, 2021 to present Date Initiated by Firm: March 13, 2024 Device Use The HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) is used to help the heart pump blood when it is not able to do so effectively on its own. Use of these devices may cause serious injury or death.