107 devices · GMDN 10847
External ventricular circulatory assist systems are mechanical devices designed to support a failing heart by temporarily taking over its pumping function. They draw blood from the heart’s chambers, oxygenate and pressurize it externally, then return it to the body’s circulatory system, helping patients with severe heart failure or cardiogenic shock while awaiting a transplant.
These systems are typically regulated as high-risk medical devices due to their direct interaction with the cardiovascular system. They are often supplied as complete assemblies, requiring specialized training for setup and use, and are not intended for long-term use outside of bridging periods to recovery or transplantation.
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