First DuraHeart(TM) Left Ventricular Assist System Implanted in the U.S. Piv...(rd generation systems are anticipated to...),Health

Date:8/6/2008

rd generation systems are anticipated to demonstrate improved outcomes and long term reliability. DuraHeart is the most advanced third generation centrifugal pump by virtue of the magnetically levitated impeller, positioning us for a leadership role in the future treatment of heart failure." In addition to the U.S. trial, Terumo Heart is expected to initiate clinical trials in Japan this year.

Terumo Heart, Inc. is a U.S. subsidiary of Terumo Corporation with headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The company's focus is the innovation and introduction of products to improve the quality of healthcare for heart failure patients. Terumo Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leading developer, manufacturer and global marketer of a wide array of medical products. DuraHeart is limited to investigational use only in the United States, and is CE marked in Europe.

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