FDAOctober 22, 2021device

Abbott HeartMate Touch Communication System, REF: HMT1100 (US), HMT1100-R (Rental US), HMT1150 (EU)

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

If LVAS communication system is trying to establish Bluetooth connection and another Bluetooth-enabled device is nearby and advertising for Bluetooth connection, the Bluetooth connectivity interference may cause the system App to close or fail to open. Once Bluetooth adaptor is connected, barring disconnection, all functionality is unaffected; the device will continue to operate as expected.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Ongoing

Brands named

thoratec

Recall history

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Abbott HeartMate Touch Communication System, REF: HMT1100 (US), HMT1100-R (Rental US), HMT1150 (EU) — Recall Details · AllClear