Abbott - HeartMate II™

The HeartMate II™ is Abbott's first-line intermediate-to-chronic left ventricular assist device. Designed to dramatically improve survival and quality of life, the HeartMate II™ was developed with the goal of providing circulatory support for a broad range of advanced heart failure patients. Its small size and quiet operation make the HeartMate II™ suitable for a wide range of patients, including women and those of smaller stature*. With product attributes specifically developed to minimize the risk of complications, the HeartMate II™ is durable, dependable, and thromboresistant.

It offers a range of features and benefits:

• Implantation requires a less invasive surgical procedure
• Relative ease of management; completely wearable system
• Low-dose anticoagulation regimen
• Improvement of hemodynamics prior to cardiac transplantation can help optimize long-term outcomes

*The safety and effectiveness of Thoratec VADs in the pediatric population has not been established.