Berlin Heart

The Berlin Heart EXCOR^® Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) is a mechanical cardiac support system for critically ill pediatric patients suffering from severe heart failure. The system is designed to support pediatric patients of all age groups, from newborns to teenagers, and is intended to bridge patients awaiting heart transplantation from days up to several months until a donor's heart becomes available.  Other VAD devices available are the DeBakey VAD, Heartware HVAD, Centrimag and Syncardia.