Drugs & medicalClass I

Thoratec Corp. recalls Thoratec HeartMate 3, LVAS Implant Kit, REF:106524US, Sterile EO, RxOnly

Potential for a leak path at the seal interface between the left ventricle assist system inflow cannula and the titanium apical cuff.

Read the official notice →
Date
2024-05-08
Country
United States
Brand
Thoratec
Product
Thoratec HeartMate 3, LVAS Implant Kit, REF:106524US, Sterile EO, RxOnly
Classification
Class I
Units
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide): AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL,…
Category
Drugs & medical
Source
FDA · Device

Copied automatically from the US Food and Drug Administration. Details may be shortened or out of date; the official notice is the authoritative source. Disclaimer

What to do

  1. Check the product name, strength and lot number against the official notice.
  2. Do not stop a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first.
  3. Ask the pharmacy or supplier about a replacement or refund.

General guidance from Recall Atlas. The official notice from the US Food and Drug Administration has the exact models, batch codes and remedy, and it takes priority.

More Thoratec recalls

  1. 2025-04-23
  2. US
    Drugs & medicalClass I

    Thoratec LLC recalls HeartMate Mobile Power Unit: REF: 107754, NA; 107758, EU; 107758AU, AU; 107758UK, UK; L107758, EU Rental. Used with HeartMate 3 and II…

    Left Ventricular Assist System Mobile Power Unit (MPU) may have electrical component that may cause MPU not to turn on, unprompted shut down, or turning off/restarting, may cause system controller to indicate Yellow…

    FDA · DeviceThoratec LLCWorldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states of WA, NE, VA, PA, DC,…Official notice →
  3. 2024-08-21
  4. US
    Drugs & medicalClass II

    Thoratec LLC recalls HeartMate 3 System Controllers provided within the following HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) Implant Kits or distributed…

    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 circuit board…

    FDA · DeviceThoratec LLCUS: MN, PA, FL, IL, NY, DE, AR, NJ, NC, GA, WI, AZ, TN, MO, TX, MA, OH, VA,…Official notice →
  5. 2024-06-19
  6. US
    Drugs & medicalClass I

    Thoratec Corp. recalls Thoratec HeartMate System Monitor, REF: 1286, L1286, 1286A, L1286A, 1286A-US, L1286A-US, 1286C, L1286C, L1386, 1286A-CAN, 1286INT and…

    System monitor screen may display atypical behavior: Overlapping screens/buttons, Frozen screen, Distorted text, blanks, or zeroes in place of values, Unresponsive buttons where the user is unable to initiate a…

    FDA · DeviceThoratec Corp.Worldwide distribution. US nationwide including Puerto Rico, UNITED ARAB…Official notice →
  7. 2024-03-27
  8. US
    Drugs & medicalClass I

    Thoratec Corp. recalls HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS): 1. HeartMate 3 Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend Relief, Investigational Device Exemption…

    Observed outflow graft deformation known as Extrinsic Outflow Graft Obstruction (EOGO) associated with Left Ventricular Assist System.

    FDA · DeviceThoratec Corp.Worldwide distribution: U.S.(nationwide): AL,AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL,…Official notice →
  9. 2024-02-14
  10. US
    Drugs & medicalClass I

    Thoratec Corp. recalls 1. HeartMate Touch Communication System, REF HMT1100 2. HeartMate Touch Communication System, Rental REF HMT1100-R 3. HeartMate Touch…

    Due to software and controller systems that results in unexpected pump start or pump stop.

    FDA · DeviceThoratec Corp.Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Australia, Austria, Canada, Colombia,…Official notice →
  11. 2023-10-11
  12. US
    Drugs & medicalClass II

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

    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…

    FDA · DeviceThoratec Corp.Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ,…Official notice →
All 12 Thoratec recalls →

Other drugs & medical recalls in the United States

  1. 2024-05-08
  2. US
    Drugs & medicalClass II

    Advanced Instruments, LLC recalls OsmoPRO MAX Automated Osmometer- IVD Osmometer for Clinical Use. Uses the method of freezing point depression to measure osmolality of…

    System error messages may delay the ability to test patient samples and the need for frequent calibration due to results outside the expected range when testing controls.

    FDA · DeviceAdvanced Instruments, LLCWorldwide distribution - US Nationwide and the countries of Canada, Czech…Official notice →
  3. US
    Drugs & medicalClass II

    Abbott Medical recalls Abbott Aveir Leadless Pacemaker, REF: LSP112V, STERILEEO

    Their is a potential that electromagnetic interference may cause leadless pacemaker may result in mode change.

    FDA · DeviceAbbott MedicalUS Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT,…Official notice →
  4. US
    Drugs & medicalClass II

    Allergan Sales, LLC recalls Keller Funnel 2, REF: HA-001, STERILEEO, Rx Only,

    Their is a potential that breast implants lack the lubricious coating that allows them to slide through the funnels during the implantation procedure.

    FDA · DeviceAllergan Sales, LLCUS Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO,…Official notice →
  5. US
    Drugs & medicalClass II

    Medtronic Neuromodulation recalls Intellis AdaptiveStim Product Number 97715, Spinal Cord Stimulator

    inability to reprogram one device

    FDA · DeviceMedtronic NeuromodulationInternational distribution in the country of UK.Official notice →
  6. US
    Drugs & medicalClass III

    Viatris Inc recalls Valacyclovir Tablets USP, 500 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Morgantown, WV 26505 USA, NDC…

    Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: There is a potential for the imprint, M 122, to be missing on some tablets.

    FDA · DrugViatris IncNationwide within the united statesOfficial notice →
  7. US
See all drugs & medical recalls →