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Abiomed wins FDA nod for Impella ECP pivotal heart pump trial

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Abiomed Impella ECP pivotal heart pump
The Impella ECP heart pump. [Image courtesy of Abiomed]
Abiomed (Nasdaq:ABMD) announced today that the FDA approved the version of Impella ECP for its upcoming pivotal trial.

Danvers, Massachusetts-based Abiomed enrolled the first two patients in its trial following approval. Dr. Amir Kaki, director of mechanical circulatory support at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit, led the procedures.

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