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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

Thoratec HeartMate 3, LVAS Implant Kit, REF:106524US, Sterile EO, RxOnly

Reported: May 8, 2024 Initiated: March 1, 2024 #Z-1692-2024

Product Description

Thoratec HeartMate 3, LVAS Implant Kit, REF:106524US, Sterile EO, RxOnly

Reason for Recall

Potential for a leak path at the seal interface between the left ventricle assist system inflow cannula and the titanium apical cuff.

Details

Recalling Firm
Thoratec Corp.
Units Affected
882 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide): AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, & WV; and OUS (foreign) countries of: Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, UK, United Arab Emirates, and Uzbekistan.
Location
Pleasanton, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Thoratec HeartMate 3, LVAS Implant Kit, REF:106524US, Sterile EO, RxOnly. Recalled by Thoratec Corp.. Units affected: 882 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential for a leak path at the seal interface between the left ventricle assist system inflow cannula and the titanium apical cuff.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 8, 2024. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1692-2024.