Acute HeartMate3 Malfunction Requiring Exchange Due to Intrapump Obstruction: Inflow Cannula Obstruction Can Cause HM3 Failure

ASAIO Journal 2026

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Authors: Divyam Goel, Krish C. Dewan, Stephen John Greene, Stuart D. Russell, Adam D. DeVore, Chetan B. Patel, Jacob Schroder, Carmelo A. Milano, Jeffrey E. Keenan
DOI: 10.1097/mat.0000000000002690
Cited by: 0
References: 8

Abstract

HeartMate III (HM3) pump failure due to intrapump obstruction from biodebris or thrombosis is an uncommon but life-threatening condition. Here, we describe a case of HM3 failure from biodebris occluding the inflow cannula and pump interior 11 months after initial implant.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Publication details

Journal / source
ASAIO Journal
Volume
72
Issue
11
Pages
e378–e381
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN