FDAClass IIOctober 24, 2018

Thoratec CentriMag Motor recall

Thoratec CentriMag Motor, Model: 102956, a component of the Thoratec CentriMag Blood Pumping System and PediMag Blood Pumping System.

Why was Thoratec CentriMag Motor recalled?

Reports of circulatory support system motor stopping. Motor stop can be attributed to a break of a wire or short circuit between wires within the electrical cable where the cable exits the motor cable bend protection.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UDI: 07640135140078. All serial numbers until design change is implemented to make the motor cable more resistant to damage.

Product
Thoratec CentriMag Motor, Model: 102956, a component of the Thoratec CentriMag Blood Pumping System and PediMag Blood Pumping System.
Recalling firm
Thoratec Switzerland GMBH
Quantity
1569
Distribution
U.S.: OR, AZ, CA, ID, WA, WI, NY, MA, CT, NJ, ME, RI, IL, MI, TN, OH, IN, KY, IA, AL, FL, NC, GA, SC, VA, MD, DC, PA, WV, DE, MN, MT, NE, CO, NM, UT, AR, MO, MC, TX, OK, LA, MS, ND
Recall date
October 24, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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