Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported July 3, 2024
Due to a component change, the console part of a circulatory support system may not conform to the IEC 61000-4-5 standard, so if subjected to a power surge above 1.8kV and up to 2…
Thoratec Switzerland Gmbh recalled 2nd Generation CentriMag Primary Console, REF: 201-90401, 201-90701, 201-90411, 201-90421… - a moderate-severity action.
2nd Generation CentriMag Primary Console, REF: 201-90401, 201-90701, 201-90411, 201-90421… was recalled by Thoratec Switzerland Gmbh in July 3, 2024. Reason: Due to a component change, the console part of a circulatory support system may not conform to the IEC 61000-…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2215-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Thoratec Switzerland Gmbh issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Due to a component change, the console part of a circulatory support system may not conform to the IEC 61000-….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2215-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2215-2024) was formally reported on July 3, 2024, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 22, 2024. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Thoratec Switzerland Gmbh is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Zurich. Federal records list the affected scope as 3,425.
The documented reason for this recall is: Due to a component change, the console part of a circulatory support system may not conform to the IEC 61000-4-5 standard, so if subjected to a power surge above 1.8kV and up to 2.0 kV, the console may shut down complet… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution included in the states of CA, PA, FL, IL, NY, AR, GA, WI, AZ, TN, TX, NC, MT, VA, MA, NJ, NE, WV, ME, OK, CO, OH, KC, WA, IN, CT, MI, OR, ID, MO, SC, KY, LA, NM, NV, VT, IA, MD and…. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
3,425
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
2nd Generation CentriMag Primary Console, REF: 201-90401, 201-90701, 201-90411, 201-90421, 201-30300, L201-90401, L201-90411, L201-90421, part of the CentriMag Circulatory Support System
Due to a component change, the console part of a circulatory support system may not conform to the IEC 61000-4-5 standard, so if subjected to a power surge above 1.8kV and up to 2.0 kV, the console may shut down completely without alarm, pumping would cease, and the patient would have to be switched to a backup circulatory support system.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2215-2024 |
| Date reported | July 3, 2024 |
| Date initiated | May 22, 2024 |
| Recalling firm | Thoratec Switzerland Gmbh |
| Firm location | Zurich |
| Affected scope | 3,425 |
| Distribution | Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution included in the states of CA, PA, FL, IL, NY, AR, GA, WI, AZ, TN, TX, NC, MT, VA, MA, NJ, NE, WV, ME, OK, CO, OH, KC, WA, IN, CT, MI, OR, ID, MO, SC, KY, LA, NM, NV, VT, IA, MD and the countries of AL… |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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