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Vascor
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Private
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Overview
Vascor was a medical device company specializing in the development of advanced circulatory support systems. The company focused on creating a totally implantable ventricular assist device (VAD) to treat patients suffering from end-stage congestive heart failure. Its technology was designed to be a long-term solution for cardiac support, either as a bridge to transplantation or as destination therapy. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Vascor collaborated closely with academic institutions like Penn State University on its mechanical heart programs. In 2002, the company was acquired by Thoratec Corporation, a leader in the VAD market.
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- Cardiovascular
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- Device
- Industry
- Implantable Medical Devices
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