The product Abiomed (ABMD) has deemed to be the “world’s smallest heart pump” will be included on the Veterans Affairs‘ Federal Supply Schedule. The Danvers, Mass.-based announced today it’s landed a federal contract to make its Impella platform available through an automated online database to about 169 VA’s facilities and 42 Department of Defense hospitals in the United States, according to a company press release.
According to the release, veterans are significantly more likely than non-veterans to have two or more chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.
“”This is a significant opportunity that will allow federal medical facilities to reach even more U.S. military veterans with our Impella technology,” said Michael Minogue, president and CEO of Abiomed.
