Recall Z-2053-2017— Thoratec Corporation

Class I · Terminated

Class I FDA medical device recall by Thoratec Corporation, initiated 2017-03-30, terminated 2019-03-20. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: HeartMate¿ II LVAS with Pocket Controller; 106762 - HMII POCKET CONTROLLER, NA; UDI: 00813024011286 Intended to provide hemodynamic support in patients with end-stage, refractory left ventricular heart failure; intended for use inside or outside the hospital.. Reason: 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..

Recalling firm
Thoratec Corporation
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2017-03-30
Terminated
2019-03-20
Firm location
Pleasanton, CA, United States

Product description

HeartMate¿ II LVAS with Pocket Controller; 106762 - HMII POCKET CONTROLLER, NA; UDI: 00813024011286 Intended to provide hemodynamic support in patients with end-stage, refractory left ventricular heart failure; intended for use inside or outside the hospital.

Reason for recall

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.

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