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FDA Device recall Z-2349-2019

Thoratec Heartmate 3 Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend Relief, Sterile, REF 105581US/105581, RX only, Part of Left Ventricular Assist Device (…

On 2019-08-28 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Thoratec Heartmate 3 Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend Relief, Sterile, REF 105581US/105581, RX only, Part of Left Ventricular Assist Device (… 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-2349-2019
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2019-03-30
Published2019-08-28
Last updated2026-09-13 11:55 UTC
CompanyThoratec
DistributionUS

Product

Thoratec Heartmate 3 Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend Relief, Sterile, REF 105581US/105581, RX only, Part of Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) UDI: 00813024013266

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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105581/105581US: The shelf life is 60 months from date of manufacture. All batch/lot numbers 6613000 and below or 5000…105581/105581US: The shelf life is 60 months from date of manufacture. All batch/lot numbers 6613000 and below or 50000000 and higher. UDI/GMDN 00813024013266 / 61747

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-2349-2019%22

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