TY - JOUR AU - Ricklefs, Marcel AU - Deodhar, Chinmay AU - Chatterjee, Anamika AU - Feldmann, Christina AU - Hanke, Jasmin S. AU - Heimeshoff, Jan AU - Merz, Constanze AU - Deniz, Ezin AU - Dogan, Guenes AU - Haverich, Axel AU - Schmitto, Jan D. PY - 2018 TI - A new tool for an explantation strategy of HeartMate 3™ left ventricular assist device JF - Journal of Thoracic Disease; Vol 10, Supplement 15 (June 19, 2018): Journal of Thoracic Disease (Novel Surgical Techniques for Ventricular Assist Device Implantation) Y2 - 2018 KW - N2 - Background: Although rare, recovery of cardiac function after mechanical support of the left ventricle is the most desirable therapeutic goal in the treatment of end-stage heart failure. Methods: Herein, we present a novel implantable device for explantation of the HeartMate 3 TM left ventricular assist device (LVAD) in patients, following cardiac recovery, avoiding (re-) sternotomy. Results: This article demonstrates the feasibility of applying this novel device, which fits into the sewing ring of the LVAD. Conclusions: This custom-made mechanical plug offers a promising alternative to standard device-explantation procedures. UR - https://jtd.amegroups.org/article/view/20946