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What is the life expectancy of HeRO?

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What is the life expectancy of HeRO?

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The limiting factor in the life expectancy of the HeRO device is the life of the ePTFE Arterial Graft Component. Literature reports ePTFE graft life expectancy at approximately 2 years. Rotation of needle sites can help extend the life of the HeRO graft. Further, the graft portion can be replaced or revised without removing the Venous Outflow Component.