Patients Facing Death Are Opting for a Lifesaving Heart Device — But at What Risk?
KHN
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The lawsuit alleged that Herrman died because a defect in the locking mechanism of the HeartMate 3 prevented the device from sealing, causing multiple strokes and leading to a severe brain injury and multiorgan failure. The article describes how Stulak replaced the device with a new one, but it was too late to prevent the injuries to Herrman.
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