EXCOR® was developed mainly for patients whose heart is not strong enough to provide their vital organs with an adequate supply of blood. There are a number of possible reasons for this condition – e.g. cardiomyopathy, a sudden heart attack, acute myocarditis or, especially in children, following heart surgery. The EXCOR® system supports the pumping function of a weakened heart.

EXCOR® is a mechanical heart support system suitable both for uni-ventricular use and bi-ventricular use.

The VAD EXCOR® is used for patients:

• who need a time-limited support of the pumping function of the heart, while they are waiting for transplantation
• for whom it may be possible that the heart can recover through temporarily relief.
• Who cannot receive a donor heart and require EXCOR® as a permanent assist device.