CLASS II ONGOING Device recall · Reported 21 Aug 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
HeartMate 3 System Controllers provided within recalled by Thoratec
Thoratec is recalling HeartMate 3 System Controllers provided within the following HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular, distributed in 42 states. The recall was initiated on 25 Jun 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-2583-2024
- FDA event ID
- 94973
- Recalling firm
- Thoratec, Pleasanton, CA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 25 Jun 2024
- FDA classified
- 13 Aug 2024
- Reported
- 21 Aug 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Device Malfunction
- Device type
- Other Medical Devices
Timeline
| 25 Jun 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 13 Aug 2024 | Classified by FDA | +49 days |
| 21 Aug 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Left ventricular assist system controller UI membrane/screen may lift along the edge of the controller housing, and if controller is exposed to fluid, ingress may occur, which may damage printed circuit board assemblies, which could result in unexpected and false positive alarms, loss of visual alarms, loss of user interface(use of buttons, loss of visual alarms,etc.), loss of power, and pump stop
Device recalls are issued when a component, software or design fault could cause the device to fail or give wrong readings. Many are corrections applied in the field rather than physical returns.
Product as listed by the FDA
HeartMate 3 System Controllers provided within the following HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) Implant Kits or distributed separately: HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, US, Model: 106524US; HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, OUS, Model: 106524INT; HeartMate 3 System Controller, US, Model: 106531US; HeartMate 3 System Controller, OUS, Model: 106531INT; HeartMate 3 System Controller Low Flow 2.0, Global, Model: 106531LF2
Where it was distributed
US: MN, PA, FL, IL, NY, DE, AR, NJ, NC, GA, WI, AZ, TN, MO, TX, MA, OH, VA, NE, CA, OK, CO, DC, IN, MI, CT, UT, IA, MD, OR, NM, ME, SC, KY, LA, WA, NV, HI, AL, MS, KS, WV. OUS: Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Islamic Republic of, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan
AlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaine
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Left ventricular assist system controller UI membrane/screen may lift along the edge of the controller housing, and if controller is exposed to fluid, ingress may occur, which may damage printed circuit board assemblies, which could result in unexpected and false positive alarms, loss of visual alarms, loss of user interface(use of buttons, loss of visual alarms,etc.), loss of power, and pump stop
Which lots are affected?
Model/UDI-DI/System Controller Serial Numbers: 106524US/00813024013297/HSC-134168, HSC-134392, HSC-134393, HSC-134394, HSC-134395, HSC-134396, HSC-134397, HSC-134398, HSC-134399, HSC-134400, HSC-134401, HSC-134402, HSC-134403, HSC-134404, HSC-134405, HSC-134406, HSC-134407, HSC-134408, HSC-134409, HSC-134410, HSC-134411, HSC-134432, HSC-134433, HSC-134434, HSC-134436, HSC-134437, HSC-134438, HSC-134440, HSC-134452, HSC-134454, HSC-134502, HSC-134503, HSC-134504, HSC-134505, HSC-134506, HSC-134507, HSC-134508, HSC-134509, HSC-134510, HSC-134511, HSC-134512, HSC-134513, HSC-134514, HSC-134515, HSC-134516, HSC-134517, HSC-134518, HSC-134519, HSC-134520, HSC-134521, HSC-134572, HSC-134573, HSC-134574, HSC-134575, HSC-134576, HSC-134577, HSC-134578, HSC-134579, HSC-134580, HSC-134581, HSC-134582, HSC-134583, HSC-134584, HSC-134585, HSC-134586, HSC-134587, HSC-134588, HSC-134589, HSC-134590, HSC-134591, HSC-134602, HSC-134603, HSC-134604, HSC-134605, HSC-134606, HSC-134607, HSC-134608, HSC-134609, HSC-134610, HSC-134611, HSC-134612, HSC-134613, HSC-134614, HSC-134615, HSC-134616, HSC-134617, HSC-134618, HSC-134619, HSC-134620, HSC-134621, HSC-134662, HSC-134663, HSC-134664, HSC-134665, HSC-134666, HSC-134667, HSC-134668, HSC-134669, HSC-134670, HSC-134671, HSC-134672, HSC-134673, HSC-134674, HSC-134675, HSC-134676, HSC-134677, HSC-134678, HSC-134679, HSC-134680, HSC-134748, HSC-134749, HSC-134750, HSC-134806, HSC-134807, HSC-134808, HSC-134809, HSC-134810, HSC-134811, HSC-134812, HSC-134813, HSC-134814, HSC-134815, HSC-134816, HSC-134818, HSC-134819, HSC-134820, HSC-134821, HSC-134822, HSC-134823, HSC-134824, HSC-134825, HSC-134826, HSC-134827, HSC-134828, HSC-134829, HSC-134830, HSC-134831, HSC-134832, HSC-134833, HSC-134834, HSC-134835, HSC-134836, HSC-134837, HSC-134838, HSC-134839, HSC-134840, HSC-134841, HSC-134842, HSC-134843, HSC-134844, HSC-134845, HSC-134856, HSC-134857, HSC-134858, HSC-134859, HSC-134860, HSC-134861, HSC-134862, HSC-134863, HSC-134864, HSC-134865, HSC-134866, HSC-134867, HSC-134868, HSC-134869, HSC-134870, HSC-134871, HSC-134872, HSC-134873, HSC-134875, HSC-134876, HSC-134877, HSC-134878, HSC-134879, HSC-134880, HSC-134881, HSC-134882, HSC-134883, HSC-134885, HSC-134976, HSC-134977, HSC-134978, HSC-134979, HSC-134980, HSC-134981, HSC-134982, HSC-134983, HSC-134984. 106524INT/00813024011712/HSC-134262, HSC-134263, HSC-134264, HSC-134265, HSC-134266, HSC-134267, HSC-134268, HSC-134269, HSC-134270, HSC-134271, HSC-134272, HSC-134274, HSC-134275, HSC-134276, HSC-134277, HSC-134278, HSC-134279, HSC-134280, HSC-134281, HSC-134282, HSC-134283, HSC-134284, HSC-134285, HSC-134286, HSC-134287, HSC-134288, HSC-134289, HSC-134290, HSC-134291, HSC-134292, HSC-134293, HSC-134294, HSC-134295, HSC-134296, HSC-134297, HSC-134298, HSC-134299, HSC-134300, HSC-134301, HSC-134352, HSC-134353, HSC-134356, HSC-134357, HSC-134358, HSC-134359, HSC-134360, HSC-134361, HSC-134362, HSC-134364, HSC-134365, HSC-134368, HSC-134369, HSC-134371, HSC-134532, HSC-134533, HSC-134534, HSC-134535, HSC-134536, HSC-134537, HSC-134538, HSC-134539, HSC-134540, HSC-134541, HSC-134542, HSC-134543, HSC-134544, HSC-134545, HSC-134546, HSC-134547, HSC-134548, HSC-134549, HSC-134550, HSC-134551, HSC-134552, HSC-134553, HSC-134554, HSC-134555, HSC-134556, HSC-134557, HSC-134558, HSC-134559, HSC-134560, HSC-134561, HSC-134562, HSC-134563, HSC-134564, HSC-134565, HSC-134566, HSC-134567, HSC-134568, HSC-134569, HSC-134570, HSC-134571, HSC-134706, HSC-134707, HSC-134708, HSC-134709, HSC-134710, HSC-134711, HSC-134712, HSC-134713, HSC-134714, HSC-134715, HSC-134716, HSC-134717, HSC-134718, HSC-134719, HSC-134720, HSC-134721, HSC-134722, HSC-134723, HSC-134724, HSC-134725, HSC-134746, HSC-134747, HSC-134778, HSC-134779, HSC-134780, HSC-134781, HSC-134782, HSC-134783, HSC-134784, HSC-134785, HSC-134846, HSC-134848, HSC-134849, HSC-134850, HSC-134851, HSC-134852, HSC-134853, HSC-134854, HSC-134855, HSC-134957, HSC-134958, HSC-134959, HSC-134960, HSC-134961, HSC-134962, HSC-134964, HSC-134965, HSC-134966, HSC-134968, HSC-134969, HSC-134970, HSC-134971, HSC-134972, HSC-134973, HSC-134974, HSC-134975. 106531US/00813024013235/HSC-134242, HSC-134244, HSC-134245, HSC-134246, HSC-134247, HSC-134252, HSC-134253, HSC-134254, HSC-134255, HSC-134256, HSC-134257, HSC-134258, HSC-134259, HSC-134260, HSC-134261, HSC-134302, HSC-134303, HSC-134304, HSC-134305, HSC-134306, HSC-134307, HSC-134309, HSC-134310, HSC-134311, HSC-134312, HSC-134313, HSC-134314, HSC-134315, HSC-134316, HSC-134317, HSC-134318, HSC-134319, HSC-134320, HSC-134321, HSC-134322, HSC-134323, HSC-134324, HSC-134325, HSC-134326, HSC-134327, HSC-134328, HSC-134329, HSC-134330, HSC-134331, HSC-134332, HSC-134333, HSC-134334, HSC-134335, HSC-134336, HSC-134337, HSC-134338, HSC-134339, HSC-134340, HSC-134341, HSC-134342, HSC-134343, HSC-134344, HSC-134345, HSC-134346, HSC-134347, HSC-134348, HSC-134349, HSC-134350, HSC-134351, HSC-134372, HSC-134373, HSC-134374, HSC-134375, HSC-134376, HSC-134377, HSC-134378, HSC-134379, HSC-134380, HSC-134381, HSC-134382, HSC-134383, HSC-134384, HSC-134385, HSC-134386, HSC-134387, HSC-134388, HSC-134389, HSC-134390, HSC-134391, HSC-134412, HSC-134413, HSC-134414, HSC-134415, HSC-134416, HSC-134417, HSC-134418, HSC-134419, HSC-134420, HSC-134422, HSC-134423, HSC-134424, HSC-134425, HSC-134426, HSC-134427, HSC-134428, HSC-134429, HSC-134430, HSC-134431, HSC-134442, HSC-134443, HSC-134444, HSC-134445, HSC-134446, HSC-134447, HSC-134448, HSC-134449, HSC-134450, HSC-134451, HSC-134462, HSC-134463, HSC-134464, HSC-134465, HSC-134466, HSC-134467, HSC-134468, HSC-134469, HSC-134470, HSC-134471, HSC-134472, HSC-134473, HSC-134474, HSC-134475, HSC-134476, HSC-134477, HSC-134478, HSC-134479, HSC-134480, HSC-134481, HSC-134482, HSC-134483, HSC-134484, HSC-134485, HSC-134486, HSC-134487, HSC-134488, HSC-134489, HSC-134490, HSC-134491, HSC-134492, HSC-134493, HSC-134494, HSC-134495, HSC-134496, HSC-134497, HSC-134498, HSC-134499, HSC-134500, HSC-134501, HSC-134522, HSC-134523, HSC-134524, HSC-134525, HSC-134526, HSC-134527, HSC-134528, HSC-134529, HSC-134530, HSC-134531, HSC-134593, HSC-134622, HSC-134623, HSC-134624, HSC-134625, HSC-134626, HSC-134627, HSC-134628, HSC-134629, HSC-134630, HSC-134631, HSC-134632, HSC-134633, HSC-134634, HSC-134635, HSC-134636, HSC-134637, HSC-134638, HSC-134639, HSC-134640, HSC-134641, HSC-134642, HSC-134643, HSC-134644, HSC-134645, HSC-134646, HSC-134647, HSC-134648, HSC-134649, HSC-134650, HSC-134651, HSC-134652, HSC-134653, HSC-134654, HSC-134655, HSC-134656, HSC-134657, HSC-134658, HSC-134659, HSC-134660, HSC-134661, HSC-134682, HSC-134683, HSC-134684, HSC-134685, HSC-134686, HSC-134687, HSC-134688, HSC-134689, HSC-134690, HSC-134691, HSC-134692, HSC-134693, HSC-134694, HSC-134695, HSC-134696, HSC-134697, HSC-134698, HSC-134699, HSC-134700, HSC-134701, HSC-134730, HSC-134736, HSC-134737, HSC-134738, HSC-134739, HSC-134740, HSC-134741, HSC-134742, HSC-134743, HSC-134744, HSC-134745, HSC-134755, HSC-134756, HSC-134757, HSC-134758, HSC-134759, HSC-134760, HSC-134761, HSC-134762, HSC-134763, HSC-134764, HSC-134765, HSC-134766, HSC-134767, HSC-134768, HSC-134769, HSC-134770, HSC-134771, HSC-134772, HSC-134773, HSC-134774, HSC-134775, HSC-134776, HSC-134786, HSC-134787, HSC-134788, HSC-134789, HSC-134790, HSC-134791, HSC-134792, HSC-134793, HSC-134794, HSC-134795, HSC-134796, HSC-134797, HSC-134798, HSC-134799, HSC-134800, HSC-134801, HSC-134802, HSC-134803, HSC-134804, HSC-134805, HSC-134886, HSC-134887, HSC-134888, HSC-134889, HSC-134890, HSC-134891, HSC-134892, HSC-134893, HSC-134894, HSC-134895, HSC-134896, HSC-134897, HSC-134898, HSC-134899, HSC-134900, HSC-134901, HSC-134902, HSC-134903, HSC-134904, HSC-134905, HSC-134906, HSC-134907, HSC-134908, HSC-134909, HSC-134910, HSC-134911, HSC-134912, HSC-134913, HSC-134914, HSC-134915, HSC-134916, HSC-134917, HSC-134918, HSC-134919, HSC-134920, HSC-134921, HSC-134922, HSC-134923, HSC-134924, HSC-134925, HSC-134927, HSC-134933, HSC-134934, HSC-134936, HSC-134937, HSC-134938, HSC-134939, HSC-134940, HSC-134942, HSC-134943, HSC-134944, HSC-134945, HSC-134985, HSC-134996, HSC-134997, HSC-134998, HSC-134999. 106531INT/00813024011842/HSC-134946, HSC-134947, HSC-134948, HSC-134949, HSC-134951, HSC-134952, HSC-134954, HSC-134955, HSC-134986, HSC-134987, HSC-134988, HSC-134989, HSC-134990, HSC-134991, HSC-134992, HSC-134993, HSC-134994. 106531LF2/05415067031105/HSC-133326, HSC-134726, HSC-134729, HSC-134733, HSC-134735, HSC-134752
Where was it sold?
US: MN, PA, FL, IL, NY, DE, AR, NJ, NC, GA, WI, AZ, TN, MO, TX, MA, OH, VA, NE, CA, OK, CO, DC, IN, MI, CT, UT, IA, MD, OR, NM, ME, SC, KY, LA, WA, NV, HI, AL, MS, KS, WV. OUS: Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Islamic Republic of, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan
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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