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FDA Approves Temporary Artificial Heart

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http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/ANSWERS/2004/ANS01317.html  

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Description

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a partial artificial heart intended to keep people alive in the hospital while they are awaiting a heart transplant.

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Review Date

4/25/2007