Thoratec CentriMag Blood Pump recalled for improper motor locking risk
What this means
Thoratec CentriMag blood pump components used in acute circulatory support and ECMO systems may not lock securely into the motor. If the pump fails to lock properly, the system may not generate an alarm, which could delay critical heart support or cause serious complications.
- Check if your hospital or facility has the affected CentriMag Blood Pump (REF 102953 and other listed references)
- Compare your serial number to the FDA recall list
- Contact Thoratec immediately if you have an affected unit
- Do not use the pump until you confirm it is not on the recall list and verify secure motor locking
The agency's original wording
Acute circulatory support system pump may not fit into the motor and reports received of the pump not being securely locked into the motor using the screw-in locking feature. Failure to properly lock the pump into motor my not cause pump not inserted alarm, and could lead to particulate, increased heat, anxiety, inconvenience, delay in hemodynamic/ECMO support, stroke, embolism, death.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1099-2026More Thoratec recalls
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