Zee News | Used American heart devices for Indian patients Times of India ... found that ICDs donated from the U.S. appeared to work safely for 75 impoverished patients in India. Over more than two years, there were no infections, and no evidence that the devices malfunctioned - the two biggest concerns with reused heart ... Recycled heart devices offer new life in poor nation, study finds Recycling Implantable Heart Devices Can Help Save Lives In A Poor Nation To Mumbai, with love: US, Indian physicians report success with recycled ICDs |