Drug recall

HeartMate 3 System Controllers provided within the following HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS)…

FDA recall event 94973 · Class II · Thoratec LLC

Key facts

Event ID 94973
Recall numbers Z-2583-2024
Recalling firm Thoratec LLC
Product type Devices
Products HeartMate 3 System Controllers provided within the following HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) Implant Kits or distributed separately: HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, US, Model…
Classification Class II
Status Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Left ventricular assist system controller UI membrane/screen may lift along the edge of the controller housing, and if controller is exposed to fluid, ingress may occur, which may damage printed…
Initiation date Jun 25, 2024
Report date Aug 21, 2024
City Pleasanton
State CA
Country United States
FEI number 2916596

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

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