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A Wyandotte County trial unfolds over a Raytown mans death from a contaminated heater-cooler unit used in his heart surgery at the University of Kansas Hospital. Stephen Noltes family sues LivaNova USA, claiming the device led to his fatal infection. The hospital settled confidentially, leaving LivaNova to face claims of a tainted unit during manufacturing. Twenty-nine KU Hospital patients caught the same infection, with eleven deaths and serious health issues among survivors. Family lawyers blame LivaNova for a flawed design and sloppy production, while LivaNova points fingers at KU Hospital for skipping disinfection. Jurors are now determining whos responsible for patient safety during critical surgeries.

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