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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 events and patient outcome could not be conclusively established through this evaluation.Multiple attempts were made to obtain additional information regarding the reported event; however, no further information was provided by the account.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 revision of the ifu can be found on the eifu page of the abbott website.The heartmate ii lvas ifu is currently available.Section 1 of the ifu, ¿introduction¿, lists potential adverse events, including bleeding and death, that may be associated with the use of the heartmate ii left ventricular assist system.Section 6, under ¿anticoagulation," provides the recommended anticoagulation regimen, including international normalized ratio (inr) range, as well as suggested anticoagulation modifications.No further information was provided.The manufacturer is closing the file on this event.
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