Private company
Thoratec
American medical device manufacturer
Thoratec Corporation was a United States–based company that developed, manufactured, and marketed medical devices for mechanical circulatory support used in the treatment of heart-failure. Its products included ventricular assist devices (VADs), which were used to support patients with advanced heart failure.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersPleasanton1
- Founded inCalifornia1
- Websitewww.thoratec.com
- Listed onNasdaq1
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Thoratec Corporation was a United States–based company that developed, manufactured, and marketed medical devices for mechanical circulatory support used in the treatment of heart-failure. Its products included ventricular assist devices (VADs), which were used to support patients with advanced heart failure.2
Leadership
Who has led Thoratec, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- ChairTom Burnett1
Board members and other officers (1)
- Chief operating officerTom Burnett1
Timeline
- 1976Founded Founded in California1
Links
- Websitewww.thoratec.com1
- WikipediaThoratec
- WikidataQ7796156
Sources
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- 1WikidataThoratec on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaThoratec on Wikipedia