Thoratec LLC recalls Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate 3" System Controller Model/Catalog Numb…
Due to 11 volt Backup Battery failures.
- Ventricular (Assist) Bypass
- Under Investigation by firm
The FDA has posted 11 enforcement recalls from Thoratec LLC since 2025, including 3 Class I (most serious) recalls. Most recent report: Jun 24, 2026.
Due to 11 volt Backup Battery failures.
Due to 11 volt Backup Battery failures.
Due to 11 volt Backup Battery failures.
Acute circulatory support system pump may not fit into the motor and reports received of the pump not being securely locked into the motor using the screw-in locking feature.…
Due to potential corrosion issues associated with the Backup Battery cable connector that may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.
Due to potential corrosion issues associated with the Backup Battery cable connector that may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.
Due to potential corrosion issues associated with the Backup Battery cable connector that may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.
Due to potential corrosion issues associated with the Backup Battery cable connector that may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.
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.
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.
Left Ventricular Assist System Mobile Power Unit (MPU) may have electrical component that may cause MPU not to turn on, unprompted shut down, or turning off/restarting, may cause system controller to indicate Yellow Wren…
Firm name as filed with the FDA: “Thoratec LLC”. Related firm entities may file under separate names. Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. Informational only — verify with the FDA before acting.