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Class II Recall

Heartmate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, REF: 106524US, 106524INT; Heartmate XVE & HeartMate II Apical Coring Knife, REF: 1050

Thoratec Corp.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Heartmate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, REF: 106524US, 106524INT; Heartmate XVE & HeartMat by Thoratec Corp.. Reason: Inability to start and/or complete the coring procedure due to inadequate sharpness of the Apical Coring Knife, provided with Left Ventricular Assist .

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-2658-2023

Action Date

2023-10-11

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

Heartmate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, REF: 106524US, 106524INT; Heartmate XVE & HeartMate II Apical Coring Knife, REF: 1050

Lot/Code Info: REF/UDI-DI/Serial Numbers: 106524US/00813024013297/MLP-034137 to MLP-034744, MLP-035485 to MLP-035714, MLP-036330 to MLP-037708, MLP-038104 to MLP-038999, MLP-039000 to MLP-039999, MLP-040000 to MLP-040999, MLP-041000 to MLP-041621; 106524INT/00813024011712 (OUS)/MLP-032482, MLP-035542 to MLP-035667, MLP-037218 to MLP-037527, MLP-038008 to MLP-038989, MLP-039014 to MLP-039945, MLP-040009 to MLP-040896, MLP-041013 to MLP-041589; 1050/00813024010227: 135021-135025, 134241-134246, 134248, 134250, 134251, 134240, 135060, 135061, 135062, 134247, 132849-132853, 134239; Apical Coring Knife Distributed Separately Serial Number Range: 132849 to 135062

Quantity Affected: 2,681

Reason for Recall

Inability to start and/or complete the coring procedure due to inadequate sharpness of the Apical Coring Knife, provided with Left Ventricular Assist System, could result in an extended procedure or surgical time while the backup coring knife is acquired.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia , Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2023-08-07

Company

Thoratec Corp.

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 142 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-2658-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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