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Z-0508-2026Class II

Thoratec LLC

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Recalling firm
Thoratec LLC
Product type
Device
Status
Ongoing
Report date
2025-11-26
Distribution
Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Martinique, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, UK, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan.
Firm state
CA
Product quantity
2424
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Reason for recall

Due to potential corrosion issues associated with the Backup Battery cable connector that may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.

Product description

Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate II¿ Controller (standalone) Model/Catalog Number: 106017, HeartMate II¿ Pocket Controller, US; 106762, HeartMate II¿ Pocket Controller, US; 107801, HeartMate II¿ Pocket Controller Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate II System Controller is a small computer that controls and monitors system operation. It sends power and operating signals to the Left Ventricular Assist Device and adjusts device operation to maintain programmed levels of cardiac support. The System Controller identifies alarm conditions and initiates Hazard and Advisory alarms. It records device performance and alarm data, and transfers the information to the HeartMate Touch Communication System. Component: Yes, HeartMate II¿ LVAS Implant Kit

Code / lot info

Lot Code: All units of the following models are impacted: Model 106017 UDI: 00813024011248 Model 106762 UDI: 00813024011286 Model 107801 UDI: 00813024011996 Note: Product bracketing is determined based on possible use of the controller. Since the backup battery has a 3 year life cycle, it can be replaced (per the IFU) and the controller will continue to be used.

Data: U.S. FDA. Recall details are as reported by the FDA. The quality-domain mapping and severity are a SPEQ editorial interpretation of the recall reason, not an official FDA classification. Open the enforcement explorer →