**Formerly the DeBakey VAD® Child
*"Functional Generations™"
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information shown above was developed by MicroMed
Cardiovascular Inc. for the purpose of showing the
operational differences between VADs. The description
of each generation and the pyramid chart are not intended
to depict a timeline of VAD development nor to suggest
which VAD performs best for a particular patient.
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chart and VAD checklist are owned by their respective
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The HeartAssist 5™
Pediatric VAD is authorized by Federal law for use
in providing temporary mechanical circulatory support
as a bridge to cardiac transplantation for pediatric
patients 5-16 years old who are listed for transplant.
The effectiveness of this device for this use has
not been demonstrated.
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