6 results

• Study Links HeartMate 3 LVAD to Neurological Risks

  October 21, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that side effects of the HeartMate 3 LVAD system could cause strokes, neurological damage and early death.

• Infection Lawsuit Over Nurse Assist Sterile Saline Contamination Moving Forward With Discovery

  June 3, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has laid out a discovery plan for a Nurse Assist sterile saline solution infection lawsuit, outlining key dates over the next year to prepare the case for trial.

• HeartMate II Wrongful Death Lawsuit Claims LVAD Implant Caused Thrombosis

  April 16, 2026

  Michael Adams

  A wrongful death lawsuit claims that a HeartMate II LVAD was defectively designed and caused fatal blood clots, joining a growing number of complaints over alleged device defects tied to serious complications.

• Nurse Assist Saline Solution Lawsuit Alleges Contamination Caused Severe Infection

  April 10, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A Georgia woman says she bought wound care kits containing recalled Nurse Assist sterile water, leading to a severe infection that has yet to be cured.

• HeartMate Touch Communication System Recall Issued After Reports of Injuries

  March 12, 2024

  Hannah Brown

  The FDA has announced a recall of more than 1,500 HeartMate 3 Touch Communication Systems, indicating that problems with the device may lead to serious patient injuries or death.

• LVAD Systems May Cause Worse Outcomes In Heart Attack Patients With Heart Stents: Study

  February 11, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that implanting heart stent patients with an LVAD system increases the risk of death and complications compared with intra-aortic balloon pumps.