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HeartMate™ 107760Recalls & reported problems

Thoratec Corporation · Mobile Power Unit, AC Power Cord · Class 3

1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.

Adverse event reports
6
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
1

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 05415067038258), received between Jan 23, 2023 and Aug 5, 2025 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Complete Loss of Power” (3 reports).

1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.

31 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P060040, P160054); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 1 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 1 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 0 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520261
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Recalls naming this device

  1. Jun 23, 2025Open, Classified

    Due to misaligned V-Lock feature on the Mobile Power Unit power cords, which prevents the locking mechanism from properly engaging with the Mobile Power Unit and may cause unintended disconnect.

    Z-2290-2025 · Root cause: Vendor change control · FDA record ↗

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Complete Loss of Power3
  • Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare1
  • Disconnection1
  • Electrical Power Problem1
  • Mechanical Problem1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions6

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionAug 5, 2025Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare; Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO LOG FILES AVAILABLE. THE MPU HAD A YELLOW CLIP, WHICH THEY THOUGHT MAY HAVE BEEN THE V-LOCK CONNECTOR ON THE AC POWER CORD.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 22713158 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 12, 2024Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED THAT NO DAMAGE WAS NOTED TO THE SHIPPING BOX.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 18505076 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 24, 2023Complete Loss of Power; Complete Loss of Power

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED THAT THE AC POWER CORD DID NOT COME LOOSE AT THE WALL OUTLET OR AT THE BACK OF THE UNIT. NO ENVIRONMENTAL CIRCUMSTANCES WERE NOTED THAT MAY HAVE AFFECTED AC POWER AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16797254 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 10, 2023Disconnection; Electrical Power Problem; Disconnection; Electrical Power Problem

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16707235 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 14, 2023Complete Loss of Power; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LOG FILES THAT A NO EXTERNAL POWER EVENT OCCURRED ON 28DEC2022 WHILE THE PATIENT WAS OPERATING ON THE MOBILE POWER UNIT (MPU).

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16536765 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 23, 2023Complete Loss of Power; Complete Loss of Power

    IT WAS REPORTED THROUGH LOG FILES THAT MULTIPLE NO EXTERNAL POWER ALARMS WERE CAPTURED WHILE ON THE MOBILE POWER UNIT (MPU). THEY WERE CAUSED BY POWER TO THE MPU BEING BRIEFLY INTERRUPTED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 16227257 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under P060040, P160054. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

  • Z-2518-2026 · May 13, 2026 · Open, Classified
    Brand 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
  • Z-2520-2026 · May 13, 2026 · Open, Classified
    Brand 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 Stan
  • Z-2519-2026 · May 13, 2026 · Open, Classified
    Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate 3" System Controller Model/Catalog Number: 106531US Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate 3" System Controller acts
  • Z-0508-2026 · Oct 9, 2025 · Open, Classified
    Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate II Controller (standalone) Model/Catalog Number: 106017, HeartMate II Pocket Controller, US; 106762, HeartMate II Pocket Controller, U
  • Z-0507-2026 · Oct 9, 2025 · Open, Classified
    Brand 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
  • Z-0505-2026 · Oct 9, 2025 · Open, Classified
    Brand 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;
  • Z-0506-2026 · Oct 9, 2025 · Open, Classified
    Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate 3 Controller (Standalone) Model/Catalog Number: 106531US, HeartMate 3 Controller, US; 106531INT, HeartMate 3 Controller, OUS; 106531LF
  • Z-2291-2025 · Jun 23, 2025 · Open, Classified
    Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: Mobile Power Unit Model/Catalog Number: 107754 Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate 3" Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS)
  • Z-1570-2025 · Mar 13, 2025 · Open, Classified
    HeartMate Mobile Power Unit: REF: 107754, NA; 107758, EU; 107758AU, AU; 107758UK, UK; L107758, EU Rental. Used with HeartMate 3 and II Left Ventricular Assist System.
  • Z-2583-2024 · Jun 25, 2024 · Open, Classified
    HeartMate 3 System Controllers provided within the following HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) Implant Kits or distributed separately: HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Ki
  • Z-1921-2024 · May 8, 2024 · Open, Classified
    Thoratec HeartMate System Monitor, REF: 1286, L1286, 1286A, L1286A, 1286A-US, L1286A-US, 1286C, L1286C, L1386, 1286A-CAN, 1286INT and L1286INT. Left ventricular assist device
  • Z-1693-2024 · Mar 1, 2024 · Open, Classified
    Thoratec HeartMate 3, LVAS Implant Kit, REF:106524INT, Sterile EO, RxOnly
  • Z-1692-2024 · Mar 1, 2024 · Open, Classified
    Thoratec HeartMate 3, LVAS Implant Kit, REF:106524US, Sterile EO, RxOnly
  • Z-1300-2024 · Feb 19, 2024 · Open, Classified
    HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS): 1. HeartMate II Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend Relief REF 103393 2. HeartMate II LVAS Implant Kit, US REF 106015 3. HeartMate
  • Z-1301-2024 · Feb 19, 2024 · Open, Classified
    HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS): 1. HeartMate 3 Sealed Outflow Graft with Bend Relief, Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) 2. HeartMate 3 Sealed Outflow Graf

…and 16 more.

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.