# FDA recall Z-0103-2019

> **Thoratec Switzerland GMBH** · Class II · device recall initiated 2018-09-05.

## Product

Thoratec CentriMag Motor, Model: 102956, a component of the Thoratec CentriMag Blood Pumping System and PediMag Blood Pumping System.

## Reason for recall

Reports of circulatory support system motor stopping. Motor stop can be attributed to a break of a wire or short circuit between wires within the electrical cable where the cable exits the motor cable bend protection.

## Distribution

U.S.: OR, AZ, CA, ID, WA, WI, NY, MA, CT, NJ, ME, RI, IL, MI, TN, OH, IN, KY, IA, AL, FL, NC, GA, SC, VA, MD, DC, PA, WV, DE, MN, MT, NE, CO, NM, UT, AR, MO, MC, TX, OK, LA, MS, ND

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0103-2019
- **Recalling firm:** Thoratec Switzerland GMBH
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2018-09-05
- **Report date:** 2018-10-24
- **Termination date:** 2021-04-28

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Zurich, N/A, Switzerland

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0103-2019

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0103-2019. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0103-2019. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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