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• Thoratec HeartMate Class Action Lawsuit Filed by Investors

  January 28, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  A new class action lawsuit claims Thoratec lied to investors about the safety of its HeartMate II implants.

• Thoratec HeartMate II Problems Dismissed by Manufacturer

  January 15, 2014

  Irvin Jackson

  Thoratec officials say a recent study warning of HeartMate II blood clots does not give the full picture.

• Women Face Higher Risks of Heartmate II Complications: Study

  December 19, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that women appear to be at higher risk of HeartMate II complications than men, as law firms investigate potential investor lawsuits against the manufacturer.

• HeartMate II Blood Clot Problems Highlighted in NEJM

  December 2, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Individuals who received a Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS since March 2011 may have faced an increased risk of developing a blood clot.

• Thoratec HeartMate II Blood Pump Warning: Lead May Fail

  October 27, 2008

  AboutLawsuits

  Thoratec Corporation has warned that their HeartMate II blood pump may fail due to a defective lead that connects the...