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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Thoratec Heartmate 3 Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend Relief, Sterile, REF 105581US/105581, RX only, Part of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) UDI: 00813024013266

Reported: August 28, 2019 Initiated: March 30, 2019 #Z-2349-2019

Product Description

Thoratec Heartmate 3 Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend Relief, Sterile, REF 105581US/105581, RX only, Part of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) UDI: 00813024013266

Reason for Recall

Outflow Graft leaking at the pump connection during the implantation process. If the C-Ring is insufficiently seated, it renders the device nonfunctional because the Outflow Graft connection will leak during the implant procedure.

Details

Recalling Firm
Thoratec Corp.
Units Affected
149 outflow graft units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Singapore, Iran, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Romania, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom.
Location
Pleasanton, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Thoratec Heartmate 3 Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend Relief, Sterile, REF 105581US/105581, RX only, Part of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) UDI: 00813024013266. Recalled by Thoratec Corp.. Units affected: 149 outflow graft units.
Why was this product recalled?
Outflow Graft leaking at the pump connection during the implantation process. If the C-Ring is insufficiently seated, it renders the device nonfunctional because the Outflow Graft connection will leak during the implant procedure.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 28, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2349-2019.