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Emerging LVAD Technology for the Use - Washington Hospital Center

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*In development and not available <strong>for</strong> clinical use<br />

Thoratec HeartMate X*<br />

• Leverages HMII bearing<br />

technology – projected 17<br />

year lifespan<br />

• Capable of full or partial<br />

support<br />

• Versatile cannulation –<br />

RVAD/BVAD<br />

• Lower power consumption –<br />

potential <strong>for</strong> smaller external<br />

batteries and components

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