Z-2348-2019 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Thoratec Corp. — Pleasanton, CA

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
August 28, 2019
Initiation Date
March 30, 2019
Termination Date
August 24, 2020
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
7200 left ventricular assist systems

Product Description

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

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.

Distribution Pattern

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.

Code Information

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