FDAClass IIAugust 28, 2019

Thoratec Heartmate 3 Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend recall

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

Why was Thoratec Heartmate 3 Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend 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?

105581/105581US: The shelf life is 60 months from date of manufacture. All batch/lot numbers 6613000 and below or 50000000 and higher. UDI/GMDN 00813024013266 / 61747

Product
Thoratec Heartmate 3 Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend Relief, Sterile, REF 105581US/105581, RX only, Part of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) UDI…
Recalling firm
Thoratec Corp.
Quantity
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.
Recall date
August 28, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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