Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1774-2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Abbott |
| Report date | May 23, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Quantity | 5,607 |
| Location | Pleasanton, CA, United States |
Official product description
Thoratec HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, Rx Only, Catalog # 106524US, 106524, 10652INT - LVAS KIT, HM 3 Indicated for providing short-term hemodynamic support in patients with advanced refractory left ventricular heart failure.
Why the product was recalled
Reports of outflow graft twist occlusions. Patients whose devices experience outflow graft occlusions will experience a persistent low flow alarm. Outflow graft occlusions can result in serious adverse events such as hemodynamic compromise, thrombus, and death.
Distribution information
Worldwide Distribution -- U.S., including the states of MN, PA, IL, WI, AZ, AR, TN, MO, TX, MA, NE, MI, CA, NC, OH, NY, GA, VA, FL, OK, MD, ME, SC, IN, LA, OR, WA, AL, CO, IA, KS, KY, UT, DC, and CT; and, the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, 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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