FDAClass IIAugust 28, 2019

Thoratec HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit recall

Thoratec HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, Sterile, REF 106524/106524US, RX only, Left Ventricular Assist System

Why was Thoratec HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit 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.

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?

106524/106524US: The shelf life is 36 months from date of manufacture. All batch/lot numbers 6613000 or 50000000 or higher. UDI/GMDN 00813024013297 / 47533

Product
Thoratec HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, Sterile, REF 106524/106524US, RX only, Left Ventricular Assist System
Recalling firm
Thoratec Corp.
Quantity
7200 left ventricular assist systems
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.
Recall date
August 28, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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