Reported Oct 11, 2023 · Ongoing
Heartmate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, REF: 106524US, 106524INT; Heartmate XVE & HeartMate II Apical Coring Knife, REF: 1050
Thoratec Corp.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Thoratec Corp. · 6035 Stoneridge Dr · Pleasanton, CA · 94588-3270
Is this the product you have?
- Heartmate 3 LVAS Implant Kit
- REF106524US, 106524INT; Heartmate XVE & HeartMate II Apical Coring Knife
- REF1050
- Lot codes and dates
- REF/UDI-DI/Serial Numbers106524US/00813024013297/MLP-034137 to MLP-034744, MLP-035485 to MLP-035714, MLP-036330 to MLP-037708, MLP-038104 to MLP-038999, MLP-039000 to MLP-039999, MLP-040000 to MLP-040999, MLP-041000 to MLP-041621; 106524INT/00813024011712 (OUS)/MLP-032482, MLP-035542 to MLP-035667, MLP-037218 to MLP-037527, MLP-038008 to MLP-038989, MLP-039014 to MLP-039945, MLP-040009 to MLP-040896, MLP-041013 to MLP-041589; 1050/00813024010227: 135021-135025, 134241-134246, 134248, 134250, 134251, 134240, 135060, 135061, 135062, 134247, 132849-132853, 134239; Apical Coring Knife Distributed
- Separately Serial Number Range132849 to 135062
- Amount recalled
- 2,681
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
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 the backup coring knife is acquired.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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