medical Class II Updated 2018-10-24

Thoratec Switzerland GMBH recalls Thoratec CentriMag Motor, Model: 102956, a component of the

Recalled Product

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

Hazard / Issue

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.

Issued by

FDA

Affected States: 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, TX, OK, LA, MS, ND

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

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