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FDA Devices recall · Reported April 23, 2025

HeartMate Mobile Power Unit: REF: 107754, NA; 107758, EU; 107758AU, AU; 107758UK, UK; L107758, EU Rental. Used with HeartMate 3 and II Left Ventricular Assist System.

Left Ventricular Assist System Mobile Power Unit (MPU) may have electrical component that may cause MPU not to turn on, unprompted shut down, or turning off/restarting, may cause …

Recall #
Z-1570-2025
Affected scope
1661
Initiated
March 13, 2025
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Thoratec LLC recalled HeartMate Mobile Power Unit: REF: 107754, NA; 107758, EU; 107758AU, AU; 107758UK, UK; L10… - a critical-severity action.

HeartMate Mobile Power Unit: REF: 107754, NA; 107758, EU; 107758AU, AU; 107758UK, UK; L10… was recalled by Thoratec LLC in April 23, 2025. Reason: Left Ventricular Assist System Mobile Power Unit (MPU) may have electrical component that may cause MPU not t…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1570-2025 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Thoratec LLC issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-Left Ventricular Assist System Mobile Power Unit (MPU) may have electrical component that may cause MPU not t….

Critical
severity level
2K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
April 23, 2025
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1570-2025 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1570-2025) was formally reported on April 23, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 13, 2025. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Thoratec LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Pleasanton, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 1661.

The documented reason for this recall is: Left Ventricular Assist System Mobile Power Unit (MPU) may have electrical component that may cause MPU not to turn on, unprompted shut down, or turning off/restarting, may cause system controller to indicate Yellow Wre… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of WA, NE, VA, PA, DC, KY, CA, IL, WI, TX, MA, AR, MS, MI, OH, FL, NC, TN, LA, NJ, UT, NY, DE, CT, GA, IN, AZ, OK, MO, OR, MN, SC, NM, MD, IA, KS, AL, CO, ME and the …. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

1661

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

HeartMate Mobile Power Unit: REF: 107754, NA; 107758, EU; 107758AU, AU; 107758UK, UK; L107758, EU Rental. Used with HeartMate 3 and II Left Ventricular Assist System.

Reason for recall

Left Ventricular Assist System Mobile Power Unit (MPU) may have electrical component that may cause MPU not to turn on, unprompted shut down, or turning off/restarting, may cause system controller to indicate Yellow Wrench or No External Power alarms. If MPU losses power, System Controller can support the pump up to 15 minutes, and if not switched to rechargeable batteries, pump may lose power.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Ongoing
Recall number Z-1570-2025
Date reported April 23, 2025
Date initiated March 13, 2025
Recalling firm Thoratec LLC
Firm location Pleasanton, CA
Affected scope 1661
Distribution Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of WA, NE, VA, PA, DC, KY, CA, IL, WI, TX, MA, AR, MS, MI, OH, FL, NC, TN, LA, NJ, UT, NY, DE, CT, GA, IN, AZ, OK, MO, OR, MN, SC, NM, MD, IA, KS, AL, CO, ME and the countries of ALGERIA…

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

1661 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
HeartMate Mobile Power Unit: REF: 107754, NA; 107758, EU; 107758AU, AU; 107758UK, UK; L107758, EU Rental. Used with HeartMate 3 and II Left Ventricular Assist System.. Recalled by Thoratec LLC. Units affected: 1661.
Why was this product recalled?
Left Ventricular Assist System Mobile Power Unit (MPU) may have electrical component that may cause MPU not to turn on, unprompted shut down, or turning off/restarting, may cause system controller to indicate Yellow Wrench or No External Power alarms. If MPU losses power, System Controller can support the pump up to 15 minutes, and if not switched to rechargeable batteries, pump may lose power.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 23, 2025. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1570-2025.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of WA, NE, VA, PA, DC, KY, CA, IL, WI, TX, MA, AR, MS, MI, OH, FL, NC, TN, LA, NJ, UT, NY, DE, CT, GA, IN, AZ, OK, MO, OR, MN, SC, NM, MD, IA, KS, AL, CO, ME and the countries of ALGERIA, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BRAZIL, CHILE, CZECH REPUBLIC, FINLAND, FRANCE, GEORGIA, GERMANY, HONG KONG, ISRAEL, ITALY, JAPAN, KUWAIT, LEBANON, LITHUANIA, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY, OMAN, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SERBIA, SINGAPORE, SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTH KOREA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, TUNISIA, TURKEY, UK, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1570-2025) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Devices, reported April 23, 2025. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.