FDAMarch 1, 2019device
Thoratec HeartMate 3 Coring Tool, Sterile EO, Rx Only, REF 10005872, an optional accessory of Thoratec HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System - Product Usage: The HeartMate 3 Coring Tool is intended for use with the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS). The Coring Tool provides a...
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
The hazard
Small black plastic particle was observed in the left ventricle during implant procedure.
What to do
FDA enforcement status: Terminated
Brands named
thoratec
Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
- FDABrand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular System (LVAS) Kits Model/Catalog Number: 106524US Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate 3" Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) is a set of equipment and materials that together comprise a medical device designed...2026-05-13
- FDABrand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate 3" System Controller Model/Catalog Number: 106531US Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate 3" System Controller acts as the central power and communication hub for the HeartMate 3 LVAS. It passes power from the Power Module, the Mobi...2026-05-13
- FDABrand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HM 11V Li-ion Backup Battery, ABT Model/Catalog Number: 106128 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate 11 Volt Lithium Ion Standalone Backup Battery is a component of the HeartMate 3" System Controller and provides power to the System Controlle...2026-05-13
- FDACentriMag Blood Pump, REF: 102953, 201-20003, 201-90010, 201-90016; CentriMag RVAD HDE KIT, REF: 104318; CentriMag Pre-connected Pack, REF: CMAEK00; CentriMag VAD KIT, REF: 201-51006, 201-51007, 201-90001 201-90001T; Blood Pump with CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System for ECMO, REF: CMAEK0...2025-10-10
- FDABrand 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 ...2025-10-09
- FDABrand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate II¿ LVAS Implant Kit Model/Catalog Number: 106015, HeartMate II¿ LVAS Kit, with Pocket Controller, Sealed, US; 106016, HeartMate II¿ LVAS Kit, with Pocket Controller, Sealed, EU Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate II LVAS is an ax...2025-10-09
- FDABrand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular System (LVAS) Kits Model/Catalog Number: 106524US, HeartMate 3 LVAS KIT, US; 106524INT, HeartMate 3 LVAD KIT, OUS; 106524 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate 3" Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) is a set of ...2025-10-09
- FDABrand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate II¿ Controller (standalone) Model/Catalog Number: 106017, HeartMate II¿ Pocket Controller, US; 106762, HeartMate II¿ Pocket Controller, US; 107801, HeartMate II¿ Pocket Controller Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate II System Cont...2025-10-09
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