The University of Kansas Hospital Authority has settled a wrongful-death lawsuit alleging a contaminated device used during open-heart surgery led to a fatal infection in a patient. The settlement agreement was confirmed in court documents, with the plaintiffs agreeing to dismiss all claims against the hospital. The lawsuit also includes negligence and product liability claims against LivaNova USA Inc., the manufacturer of the contaminated device. The case is among more than two dozen lawsuits filed against the hospital and LivaNova, with studies showing contaminated heater-cooler devices can spread bacteria and lead to infections in patients. The trial is scheduled to start soon, with ongoing legal proceedings in the case.