Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2052-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Thoratec Corporation |
| Report date | May 31, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Quantity | 24,077 active units in US |
| Location | Pleasanton, CA, United States |
Official product description
HeartMate II LVAS with Pocket Controller; 106015 - HMII LVAD SEALED KIT-PCTRL, NA UDI: 00813024011224 Intended to provide hemodynamic support in patients with end-stage, refractory left ventricular heart failure; intended for use inside or outside the hospital.
Why the product was recalled
St. Jude Medical is providing all users of their HeartMate II LVAS with Pocket Controller with new software and updates to hardware to make the exchange to a backup controller easier. This is related to recall Z-1227/1230-2014.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution -- US and Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Columbia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Orman, Palastine, Poland, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, The Netherlands, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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