THORATEC RECHARGEABLE LI-ION BATTERY 201-50207Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 07640135140535), received between Mar 10, 2021 and Dec 23, 2025 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Electrical /Electronic Property Problem” (3 reports).

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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

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

• MalfunctionDec 23, 2025Use of Device Problem; Use of Device Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A ROUTINE CENTRIMAG BATTERY MAINTENANCE TEST, THE SYSTEM DID NOT PASS THE BATTERY TEST AND DISPLAYED A 'TEST FAILED' MESSAGE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23875951 ↗
• MalfunctionJan 5, 2024Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT A B1 ALARM ON THE CENTRIMAG II CONSOLE OCCURRED. THE CONSOLE BATTERY WAS REPLACED WITH NEW BATTERY, BUT THE ALARM RETURNED. RELATED MANUFACTURER REFERENCE NUMBER: 3003306248-2024-00008.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18459703 ↗
• MalfunctionJun 24, 2022Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

  RELATED MANUFACTURER REPORT NUMBER: 3003306248-2022-11288. IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2022 AROUND 11:00 AM, THE CENTRIMAG CONSOLE SCREEN SHOWED A B3 ALARM AFTER A SELF-TEST WAS PERFORMED. THE BATTERY WAS EXCHANGED IN ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE THE ALARM; HOWEVER, AFTER THE BATTERY WAS EXCHANGED AN S3 ALARM APPEARED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14799063 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 13, 2021Nonstandard Device; Nonstandard Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INSTALLATION OF NEW CENTRIMAG SYSTEM IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WERE TWO BACKUP BATTERIES THAT ALREADY EXPIRED BACK IN (B)(6) 2020. THE BATTERIES WERE EXCHANGED. THE FIRST BATTERY PRODUCT WAS REFERENCED IN MANUFACTURER REPORT NUMBER# 3003306248-2021-04047.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12625829 ↗
• MalfunctionOct 13, 2021Nonstandard Device; Nonstandard Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING INSTALLATION OF NEW CENTRIMAG SYSTEM IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE WERE TWO BACKUP BATTERIES THAT ALREADY EXPIRED BACK IN (B)(6) 2020. THE BATTERIES WERE EXCHANGED. SECOND BATTERY PRODUCT WAS REFERENCED IN MANUFACTURER REPORT NUMBER # 3003306248-2021-04048.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12625810 ↗
• MalfunctionMar 10, 2021Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  RELATED MANUFACTURER REPORT NUMBER: 3003306248-2021-01070

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 11454150 ↗