medical MODERATE Updated 2019-08-28

Thoratec Corp. recalls Thoratec Heartmate 3 Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend Relief,

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Recalled Product

Thoratec Heartmate 3 Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend Relief, Sterile, REF 105581US/105581, RX only, Part of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) UDI: 00813024013266

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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: 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

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Contact your healthcare provider immediately to discuss this recall.
  2. 2Stop using the device if it is safe to do so, and contact your provider.
  3. 3Follow the manufacturer's remedy instructions provided in the recall notice.
  4. 4Report device problems to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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