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Manufacturer's investigation conclusion: a direct correlation between heartmate ii left ventricular assist system (lvas), serial number (b)(6), and the reported patient outcome could not be conclusively determined through this evaluation.Multiple attempts for additional information, including product status, were sent to the customer; however, no further information has been provided at this time.Heartmate ii lvas, serial number (b)(6), was not returned for evaluation.The relevant sections of the device history records for (b)(6) were reviewed and showed no deviations from manufacturing or quality assurance specifications.The current revisions of the instructions for use (ifu) and patient handbook can be found on the eifu page of the abbott website.The heartmate ii left ventricular assist system (lvas) ifu is currently available.Section 1, "introduction", lists potential adverse events, including death, that may be associated with the use of the heartmate ii left ventricular assist system.No further information was provided.The manufacturer is closing the file on this event.
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