CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 11 Oct 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

Heartmate 3 LVAS Implant Kit recalled by Thoratec

Thoratec is recalling Heartmate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 7 Aug 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesREF/UDI-DI/Serial Numbers: 106524US/00813024013297/MLP-034137 to MLP-034744, MLP-035485 to MLP-035714, MLP-036330 to MLP-037708, MLP-038104 to MLP-038999, MLP-039000 to MLP-039999, MLP-040000 to MLP-040999, MLP-041000 to MLP-041621; 106524INT/00813024011712 (OUS)/MLP-032482, MLP-035542 to MLP-035667, MLP-037218 to MLP-037527, MLP-038008 to MLP-038989, MLP-039014 to MLP-039945, MLP-040009 to MLP-040896, MLP-041013 to MLP-041589; 1050/00813024010227: 135021-135025, 134241-134246, 134248, 134250, 134251, 134240, 135060, 135061, 135062, 134247, 132849-132853, 134239; Apical Coring Knife Distributed Separately Serial Number Range: 132849 to 135062

Quantity recalled2,681

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-2658-2023
FDA event ID: 92951
Recalling firm: Thoratec, Pleasanton, CA
Classification: Class II
Status: Ongoing
Recall initiated: 7 Aug 2023
FDA classified: 29 Sep 2023
Reported: 11 Oct 2023
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Device type: Other Medical Devices

Timeline

7 Aug 2023	Recall initiated by company
29 Sep 2023	Classified by FDA	+53 days
11 Oct 2023	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Inability to start and/or complete the coring procedure due to inadequate sharpness of the Apical Coring Knife, provided with Left Ventricular Assist System, could result in an extended procedure or surgical time while the backup coring knife is acquired.

Product as listed by the FDA

Heartmate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, REF: 106524US, 106524INT; Heartmate XVE & HeartMate II Apical Coring Knife, REF: 1050

Where it was distributed

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia , Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

Nationwide Alabama Arkansas Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Delaware Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Which lots are affected?

REF/UDI-DI/Serial Numbers: 106524US/00813024013297/MLP-034137 to MLP-034744, MLP-035485 to MLP-035714, MLP-036330 to MLP-037708, MLP-038104 to MLP-038999, MLP-039000 to MLP-039999, MLP-040000 to MLP-040999, MLP-041000 to MLP-041621; 106524INT/00813024011712 (OUS)/MLP-032482, MLP-035542 to MLP-035667, MLP-037218 to MLP-037527, MLP-038008 to MLP-038989, MLP-039014 to MLP-039945, MLP-040009 to MLP-040896, MLP-041013 to MLP-041589; 1050/00813024010227: 135021-135025, 134241-134246, 134248, 134250, 134251, 134240, 135060, 135061, 135062, 134247, 132849-132853, 134239; Apical Coring Knife Distributed Separately Serial Number Range: 132849 to 135062

Where was it sold?

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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