Abbott HeartMate Touch Communication System, REF: HMT1100 (US), HMT1100-R (Rental US), HMT1150 (EU)
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for Abbott HeartMate Touch Communication System, REF: HMT1100 (US), HMT1100-R (Renta by Thoratec Corp.. Reason: If LVAS communication system is trying to establish Bluetooth connection and another Bluetooth-enabled device is nearby and advertising for Bluetooth .
Details
Source
Device Recall
External ID
Z-0308-2022
Action Date
2021-12-08
Status
Ongoing
Category
device
Product Description
Abbott HeartMate Touch Communication System, REF: HMT1100 (US), HMT1100-R (Rental US), HMT1150 (EU)
Lot/Code Info: All serial numbers.
Quantity Affected: 988
Reason for Recall
If LVAS communication system is trying to establish Bluetooth connection and another Bluetooth-enabled device is nearby and advertising for Bluetooth connection, the Bluetooth connectivity interference may cause the system App to close or fail to open. Once Bluetooth adaptor is connected, barring disconnection, all functionality is unaffected; the device will continue to operate as expected.
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution in the states of FL, IL, PA, AR, GA, WI, AZ, TN, TX, MA, NE, CA, VA, NC, OH, MI, DC, IN, NJ, CT, OK, MD, NY, ME, IA, SC, KY, LA, OR, NM, WA, SD, MO, NV, HI, AL, MS, UT, KS and the countries of AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY, IRELAND, ISRAEL, ITALY, KUWAIT, LITHUANIA, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, POLAND, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITED KINGDOM.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2021-10-22
Company
Pleasanton, CA
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 131 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.
Thoratec Corp. has 8 FDA actions in our database, including 8 recalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Thoratec Corp.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Thoratec Corp. have FDA actions?
Thoratec Corp. has 8 FDA actions in our database, including 8 recalls and 0 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0308-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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