Exhibit 10.1

 

CONSULTING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT

 

This as an amendment to the consulting agreement between World Heart Inc. and
Mr. David Pellone of Pellone Enterprises Incorporated, dated June 19th, 2008.

 

The term of the agreement is extended to March 31st, 2009 to enable Mr. Pellone
(Consultant) to continue in his current capacity as Acting Vice President,
Finance and Chief Financial Officer and to complete audited financial reports
and filings for the year 2008.  All the other terms of the June agreement are
unchanged.  The Consultant will receive a retention bonus of $15,000 on
successful completion of the 2008 financial filings.

 

 

The parties have executed this Amendment on October 30, 2008

 

 

Consultant  Name and Signature

  /s/ David Pellone

 

  Pellone Enterprises Incorporated

 

 

 

 

World Heart Inc. Signature

  /s/ Jal S. Jassawalla

 

  Jal S. Jassawalla, President and CEO

 

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