FDA-Device2024-05-08Class I

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

Thoratec Corp.
Hazard

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

Sold states
Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide): 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 OUS (foreign) countries of: Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, UK, United Arab Emirates, and Uzbekistan.
Affected count
882 units
Manufactured in
6035 Stoneridge Dr, Pleasanton, CA, United States
Products
Thoratec HeartMate 3, LVAS Implant Kit, REF:106524US, Sterile EO, RxOnly

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1692-2024

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