Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate II¿ LVAS Implant Kit Model/Catalog Number: 106015, HeartMate II¿ LVAS Kit, with Pocket Controller, Sealed, US; 106016, HeartMate II¿ LVAS Kit, with Pocket Controller, Sealed, EU Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate II LVAS is an axial-flow, rotary ventricular assist system that generates flows up to 10 liters per minute (lpm). One end of the Left Ventricular Assist Device is attached to the apex of the left ventricle; the othe

Product Description

Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate II¿ LVAS Implant Kit Model/Catalog Number: 106015, HeartMate II¿ LVAS Kit, with Pocket Controller, Sealed, US; 106016, HeartMate II¿ LVAS Kit, with Pocket Controller, Sealed, EU Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate II LVAS is an axial-flow, rotary ventricular assist system that generates flows up to 10 liters per minute (lpm). One end of the Left Ventricular Assist Device is attached to the apex of the left ventricle; the other end of the device connects to the ascending aorta. The Left Ventricular Assist Device diverts blood from the weakened left ventricle and propels it to the aorta. A small external computer, the System Controller, monitors system operation. A driveline, which passes through the patient s abdomen, connects the implanted pump to the System Controller. The system is powered by a Power Module or Mobile Power Unit (MPU) that is connected to an AC electrical outlet, or by two HeartMate 14 Volt Lithium-Ion batteries. Component: No

Details

Recalling Firm

Thoratec LLC

Units Affected

248

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Martinique, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, UK, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan.

Location

Pleasanton, CA