HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System
 
 
Thoratec Corporation
The HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) is a small, quiet, next-generation blood pump shown to restore hemodynamic function and improve patient outcomes and quality of life. Through the rotary action of a single-moving part, the HeartMate II LVAS can achieve long-term full circulatory support by pumping blood from the heart to the body at up to 10 liters per minute.