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HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System (HM II LVAS)… recallZ-1228-2012 · Thoratec Corporation · initiated Feb 23, 2012

Terminated All recalls posted in March 2012

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  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Thoratec Corporation or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

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Why it was recalled

A trend of disconnected bend reliefs on the sealed outflow graft used with the HeartMate II LVAS has been identified

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

Thoractec Corporation sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction letter on February 23, 2012 via overnight courier and e-mail to all affected consignees. The Urgent Medical Device Correction notification letters identify the affected products, description of the problem with illustrations, symptoms of problem and immediate actions to taken. All users are asked to review the attached labeling, including new caution statements and share with all surgical personnel. Consignees are instructed to completed and returned the Acknowledgement Form indicating that the information was received and understood. Additionally, an update concerning the Worldwide Medical Device Correction Notification is enclosed with each letter. Questions should be directed to Thoratec Regulatory Affairs at 925-847-8571.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1228-2012
Recall class
Not yet classified by the FDA
Status
Terminated
Initiated by the company
Feb 23, 2012
Posted by the FDA
Mar 23, 2012
Recalling firm
Thoratec Corporation
Quantity
3852 units in commerce
Product code
DSQ
FDA submissions
P060040, P060040S004, P060040S005
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and the countries of: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece, France, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand and United Kingdom.

Product description

HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist System (HM II LVAS) Sealed Outflow Graft Bend Relief. The Sealed Outflow Graft Bend Relief is provided as a component of the HM II Sealed Outflow Graft, which in turn is a component of the HM II LVAS Implant Kit with Sealed Grafts. A short configuration of the HM II LVAS Sealed Outflow Graft Bend Relief is provided as a stand-along product. Thoratec Corporation 6035 Stoneridge Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588. Product Usage: The HM II LVAS is intended to provide hemodynamic support in patients with end-stage, refractory left ventricular heart failure; either for temporary support, such as a bridge to Cardiac Transplanation or myocardial recovery, or as permanent destination therapy. The HeartMate II is intended for use inside or outside the hospital. The outflow of the HM II LVAS blood pump is connected to the aorta with a flexible vascular graft. The outflow graft is provided with a bend relief, a three or four in long tube of reinforced ePTFE surrounding the outflow graft proximal to the pump that is designed to prevent kinking of the outflow graft.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

Sealed Outflow Graft: Catalog number 103393, all lot numbers; Sealed Outflow Short Bend Relief; Catalog number 104692, all lot numbers; Catalog number 104911, HM II LVAS Implant Kit (with sealed grafts) [US labeling] (contains catalog number 103393); all serial numbers; Catalog number 104912, HM II LVAS Implant Kit (with sealed grafts) [CE Mark labeling], contains catalog no. 103393); all serial numbers:

Other devices under the same FDA submission

7 devices cleared under P060040, P060040S004, P060040S005 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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