Drug recall

Thoratec HeartMate 3, LVAS Implant Kit, REF:106524INT, Sterile EO, RxOnly

FDA recall event 94232 · Class I · Thoratec Corp.

Key facts

Event ID 94232
Recall numbers Z-1692-2024, Z-1693-2024
Recalling firm Thoratec Corp.
Product type Devices
Products Thoratec HeartMate 3, LVAS Implant Kit, REF:106524INT, Sterile EO, RxOnly, Thoratec HeartMate 3, LVAS Implant Kit, REF:106524US, Sterile EO, RxOnly
Classification Class I
Status Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Potential for a leak path at the seal interface between the left ventricle assist system inflow cannula and the titanium apical cuff.
Initiation date Mar 1, 2024
Report date May 8, 2024
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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