Advances in LVAD Design Improving Reliability and Minimizing Risk of Stroke & Thrombosis Steve Reichenbach, PhD Senior Director, Technology Development Thoratec Corporation J100-1111

Key Objectives In LVAD Design—Implications For HeartMate II® Maximize reliability Minimize stroke complications and thrombus formation Minimize infection risk Reduce device size Reduce anticoagulation requirements Enable return to highly active lifestyle HeartMate II LVAS 6,000 Implants Worldwide

HeartMate II—Designed For Extended Reliability Elegant design and configuration Precision engineering Design targeting more than 10 years of support 30 years of clinical experience reflected in the design More than 6,000 HeartMate II patients implanted worldwide Longest ongoing patient supported more than 6 years and 60 patients more than 4 years

HeartMate II—Designed For Extended Reliability Redundant circuitry of the percutaneous lead and system controller provides backup if there is a problem with the primary source Lithium-ion batteries provide a full work day of support (10–14 hours) on a single charge and are designed to last up to 3 years before replacement Reliability of percutaneous lead design continuously refined through extensive clinical trial data and feedback over thousands of implants

HeartMate II—Designed For Highly Washed Flow Path And Low Rates Of Stroke & Pump Thrombosis Rotor speed typically set between 8,000 and 10,000 RPM and capable of pumping up to 10 liters of blood per minute. A single moving part combined with open flow paths help to optimize the blood flow. Flow dynamics designed to maximize washing and minimize the risk of thrombus stasis formation and stroke. Flow design maintains integrity of blood cells.

HeartMate II—Designed For Low Rates Of Stroke And Pump Thrombosis Over Extended Periods Blood-immersed ruby bearings designed for ultra long-life— analysis of explanted pumps indicates an excess of 17 years with an average expected life of 60 years.* No bearing failures in the 6,000 worldwide patient experience. High-precision bearing / cup design enables plasma to serve as lubricant while dissipating heat, avoiding damage to red blood cells and preventing thrombus formation. *Reichenbach SH. Negligible bearing wear in explanted HeartMate II LVADs following clinical support for up to 4 years. Paper presented at: Annual Meeting of the International Society for Rotary Blood Pumps 2010; October 14–16, 2010; Berlin, Germany.

Benefits Of Textured Surfaces Most LVADs have been designed with smooth interior surfaces in an effort to minimize sites for thrombus nucleation yet the frequency of thromboembolic complications associated with LVADs has been reported to be as high as 29%. Thoratec began evaluating textured surfaces for LVAD applications more than 3 decades ago and refined its application over that period. Textured surfaces in select areas of the device encourage a dense, adherent pseudo-neointima, thereby eliminating the direct interface between prosthetic material and blood elements, reducing the risk of thromboembolic complications. Textured Surfaces Rose EA, Lewis HR, Oz MC, et al. Artificial circulatory support with textured interior surfaces: a counterintuitive approach to minimizing thromboembolism. Circulation. 1994;90:87-91. Zapanta CM, Griffith JW, Hess GD, et al. Microtextured materials for circulatory support devices: preliminary studies. ASAIO J. 2006;52(1):17-23.

HeartMate II Inflow Conduit HeartMate II—Designed For Low Rates Of Stroke And Pump Thrombosis Over Extended Periods HeartMate II uses customized texturing that has been refined and proven throughout decades of clinical experience. Rose et al. found that despite the low levels in anticoagulation (including patients with no anticoagulation regimen), only 3.5% of patients had thromboembolic complications with the first-generation HeartMate that incorporated Thoratec’s customized texturing process. The study concluded that this specific application of sintered titanium surfaces can be used for prolonged periods with limited TE complications despite minimal anticoagulation. Due to the benefits observed with the use of textured surfaces in the first-generation HeartMate, they have been incorporated into the HeartMate II design. HeartMate II Inflow Conduit Rose EA, Lewis HR, Oz MC, et al. Artificial circulatory support with textured interior surfaces: a counterintuitive approach to minimizing thromboembolism. Circulation. 1994;90:87-91.

HeartMate II—Designed For Low Rates Of Stroke & Pump Thrombosis Over Extended Periods Flex section consists of a knitted polyester graft that is reinforced and covered with a silicone sleeve. Flexibility allows for relative movement between the native left ventricle and the LVAD: Maintains an open flow path Accommodates reverse remodeling of the heart over time while maintaining cannula position inside left ventricle Prevents misalignment against ventricular wall Helps avoid “suckdown” events Suction detection algorithm: Detects suction events and automatically adjusts pump speed Intended to prevent suckdown events which subsequently might cause ventricular arrhythmias, flow interruption, or damage to the left ventricle Inflow Conduit Flex Section

Low Rates of Stroke and Pump Thrombosis With The HeartMate II Boyle AJ, Russell SD, Teuteberg JJ, et al. Low thromboembolism and pump thrombosis with the HeartMate II left ventricular assist device: analysis of outpatient anticoagulation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2009;28:881-7.

Low Rates Of Stroke & Pump Thrombosis With The HeartMate II In 331 patients discharged on support: 2.4% had ischemic stroke 0.9% had pump thrombosis 2.1% suffered from hemorrhagic stroke HeartMate II Bridge-to-Transplantation Clinical Trial Experience This study also concluded that the INR range should target between 1.5 to 2.5 to minimize the risk of hemorrhagic events. Boyle AJ, Russell SD, Teuteberg JJ, et al. Low thromboembolism and pump thrombosis with the HeartMate II left ventricular assist device: analysis of outpatient anticoagulation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2009;28:881-7.

Low Rates Of Stroke & Pump Thrombosis With The HeartMate II No pump replacements through the first 6 months of HeartMate II support Low ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke rates HeartMate II Bridge-to-Transplantation Commercial Study Experience HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System [instructions for use] #105747. Pleasanton, Calif. Thoratec Corp; October, 2010.

HeartMate II—Proven Technology HeartMate II provides efficacy and reliability through simplicity of design with a single moving part, open blood flow paths, durable bearings and compliant inflow conduit to accommodate reverse remodeling of the heart. HeartMate II has the lowest published rates of stroke and pump thrombosis of any continuous-flow LVAD.* HeartMate II has the lowest published anticoagulation regimen for continuous-flow LVAD therapy.* HeartMate II offers excellent reliability, proven in more than 6,000 implanted patients worldwide. * Based on published data from multicenter experience and separate studies, which may involve different patient populations and other variables. Please refer to the HeartMate II Instructions for Use about indications, contraindications, adverse events, warnings, and precautions (http://www.thoratec.com/medical-professionals/resource-library/ifus-manuals/heartmate-ll-lvad.aspx#levelFour). Boyle AJ, Russell SD, Teuteberg JJ, et al. Low thromboembolism and pump thrombosis with the HeartMate II left ventricular assist device: analysis of outpatient anticoagulation. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2009;28:881-7. Slaughter MS, Pagani FD, Rogers JG, et al. Clinical management of continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices in advanced heart failure. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2010;29:S1-39.