FDA recall Z-2658-2023

Thoratec Corp. · Class II · device

Product

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

Reason for recall

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.

Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia , Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2023-08-07
Report date
2023-10-11
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Pleasanton, CA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2658-2023