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FDA Device recall Z-2348-2019

Thoratec HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, Sterile, REF 106524/106524US, RX only, Left Ventricular Assist System

On 2019-08-28 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Thoratec HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, Sterile, REF 106524/106524US, RX only, Left Ventricular Assist System by Thoratec, citing outflow Graft leaking at the pump connection during the implantation process. If the C-Ring is insufficiently seated, it renders the device nonfunctional because the Outflow Graft….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-2348-2019
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2019-03-30
Published2019-08-28
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyThoratec
DistributionUS

Product

Thoratec HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, Sterile, REF 106524/106524US, RX only, Left Ventricular Assist System

Reason

Outflow Graft leaking at the pump connection during the implantation process. If the C-Ring is insufficiently seated, it renders the device nonfunctional because the Outflow Graft connection will leak during the implant procedure.

Identifiers

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106524/106524US: The shelf life is 36 months from date of manufacture. All batch/lot numbers 6613000 or 50000000 or hi…106524/106524US: The shelf life is 36 months from date of manufacture. All batch/lot numbers 6613000 or 50000000 or higher. UDI/GMDN 00813024013297 / 47533

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:55 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2348-2019%22

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