Z-2349-2019 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
149 outflow graft units

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.

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

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