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FDA Device recall Z-0103-2019

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

On 2018-10-24 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Thoratec CentriMag Motor, Model: 102956, a component of the Thoratec CentriMag Blood Pumping System and PediMag Blood Pumping System by Thoratec Switzerland, citing 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….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0103-2019
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2018-09-05
Published2018-10-24
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyThoratec Switzerland
DistributionAL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV

Product

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

Reason

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.

Identifiers

code_infoUDI: 07640135140078. All serial numbers until design change is implemented to make the motor cable more resistant to damage.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0103-2019%22

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