medical Class II Updated 2019-08-28

Thoratec Corp. recalls Thoratec HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, Sterile, REF 106524/1

Recalled Product

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


Hazard / Issue

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.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: 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
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