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Class I Recall

Thoratec HeartMate System Monitor, REF: 1286, L1286, 1286A, L1286A, 1286A-US, L1286A-US, 1286C, L1286C, L1386, 1286A-CAN

Thoratec Corp.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for Thoratec HeartMate System Monitor, REF: 1286, L1286, 1286A, L1286A, 1286A-US, L1 by Thoratec Corp.. Reason: System monitor screen may display atypical behavior: Overlapping screens/buttons, Frozen screen, Distorted text, blanks, or zeroes in place of values,.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1921-2024

Action Date

2024-06-19

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Thoratec HeartMate System Monitor, REF: 1286, L1286, 1286A, L1286A, 1286A-US, L1286A-US, 1286C, L1286C, L1386, 1286A-CAN, 1286INT and L1286INT. Left ventricular assist device

Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI: 00813024010142, 00813024010852. All Serial Numbers

Quantity Affected: 4,842

Reason for Recall

System monitor screen may display atypical behavior: Overlapping screens/buttons, Frozen screen, Distorted text, blanks, or zeroes in place of values, Unresponsive buttons where the user is unable to initiate a command, which may lead to anxiety /inconvenience, hemodynamic compromise, extended surgical time, and Pump Stop command may be selected

Distribution

Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, SWITZERLAND, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, GERMANY, DENMARK, ESTONIA, EGYPT, SPAIN, FINLAND, FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, GUADELOUPE, GREECE, IRELAND, ISRAEL, IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF, ITALY, KUWAIT, LEBANON, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MACEDONIA, MARTINIQUE, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, OMAN, POLAND, PALESTINE, PORTUGAL, QATAR, ROMANIA, SERBIA, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SWEDEN, SLOVENIA, TUNISIA, TURKEY, SOUTH AFRICA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, HONG KONG, MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE, SOUTH KOREA, TAIWAN, THAILAND, JAPAN, BANGLADESH, INDIA, PAKISTAN, ARGENTINA, CAYMAN ISLANDS, CHILE, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, MEXICO, and BRAZIL

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2024-05-08

Company

Thoratec Corp.

Pleasanton, CA

Context & Analysis

This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

This was one of 197 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 I recall?

A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

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-1921-2024" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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