Heart pump controllers recalled over corrosion at the backup battery connector
Thoratec is recalling 35,376 HeartMate 3 Controllers because potential corrosion at the backup battery cable connector may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: Scored 3 under the risk-of-harm criterion: corrosion affecting the backup battery path on a heart pump controller is a hazard, and no injuries are reported.
Plain-English summary
The HeartMate 3 Controller (standalone) is being recalled across models 106531US, 106531INT and 106531LF2 (HeartMate 3 Low Flow 2.0 Controller).
The recall follows potential corrosion issues associated with the Backup Battery cable connector that may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.
The recall covers 35,376 units. All units of the listed models are impacted, with model 106531US carrying UDI 05415067039446. Distribution was worldwide, including nationwide in the United States. The FDA has classified the action as Class II.
The controller drives an implanted heart pump, so its backup power path matters. The enforcement record reports no injuries. Patients and clinicians should follow Thoratec's instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- 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
- Manufacturer
- Thoratec LLC
- Hazard
- corrosion
- backup-battery
- fault-alarm
- cardiac-support
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- it can be replaced (per the IFU) and the controller will continue to be used.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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