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Thoratec Recalls Some VADs, Potential Hazard Cited With External Placement
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Title Thoratec Recalls Some VADs, Potential Hazard Cited With External Placement
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/565664?src=rss
Description The Thoratec Corp announced yesterday that last month it initiated a recall of some of its implantable ventricular assist devices manufactured since 2004. Heartwire
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Date Nov 12, 2007
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