Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) are used for the treatment of heart failure. However, all current devices require an external power source with energy supplied by a percutaneous driveline.

The driveline must be securely immobilized to prevent irritation to the site with consequent infection ... the system controller and hand pump the device until EMS personnel arrive.

A ventricular assist device (VAD ... is not able to pump enough blood on its own. The device consists of a pump, tubes that connect the pump to the heart, a control system, and a power source. A thin ...

The HeartMate II is currently the only continuous-flow left-ventricular assist device (LVAD ... The pump is connected through a driveline with the controller and two batteries outside of the ...