Device recall

Z-0496-2009: Thoratec Heartmate II Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS). Model/Catalog…

FDA device recall · Class II · Thoratec Corp

Key facts

Recall number (Z-number) Z-0496-2009
Recall event 50091
Product Thoratec Heartmate II Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS). Model/Catalog Number 1355 and Model/Catalog Number 102139. Product is manufactured and distributed by Thoratec Corporation, Pleasant, CA. The HM II LVAS is intended to provide hemodynamic support in patients with end-stage, refractory left…
Product code DSQ
Recalling firm Thoratec Corp
Recall class Class II
Status Terminated
Termination date Jan 26, 2011
PMA numbers P060040
FEI number 2916596

At a glance

  • None Linked 510(k)s
  • 1–9 Products in the same recall event
  • 100–999 Recalled products with this product code

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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Medical Device Recalls database

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