FDAOctober 9, 2025device

Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate 3 Controller (Standalone) Model/Catalog Number: 106531US, HeartMate 3 Controller, US; 106531INT, HeartMate 3 Controller, OUS; 106531LF2, HeartMate 3 Low Flow 2.0 Controller Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate 3" System Controller ...

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

The hazard

Due to potential corrosion issues associated with the Backup Battery cable connector that may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Ongoing

Brands named

thoratec

UPCs

054150670394460541506703898205415067039422

Recall history

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