Drug recall

Thoratec HeartMate 3 Coring Tool, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF 10005872, an optional accessory of Thoratec…

FDA recall event 82458 · Class II · Thoratec Corp.

Key facts

Event ID 82458
Recall numbers Z-1203-2019
Recalling firm Thoratec Corp.
Product type Devices
Products Thoratec HeartMate 3 Coring Tool, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF 10005872, an optional accessory of Thoratec HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System - Product Usage: The HeartMate 3 Coring Tool is…
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Small black plastic particle was observed in the left ventricle during implant procedure.
Initiation date Mar 1, 2019
Report date May 1, 2019
Termination date Aug 10, 2022
City Pleasanton
State CA
Country United States
FEI number 2916596

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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