Thoratec Switzerland GMBH recalls Thoratec CentriMag Motor, Model: 102956, a component of the
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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.
✅ What Should You Do?
- 1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
- 2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
- 3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
- 4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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