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Class IIOngoingZ-1099-2026

Thoratec LLC recalls CentriMag Blood Pump

Thoratec LLCPleasanton, CA, United StatesReported Jan 21, 2026 · 5 months ago
Legal News Analyst ·

Reason for recall

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. Failure to properly lock the pump into motor my not cause pump not inserted alarm, and could lead to particulate, increased heat, anxiety, inconvenience, delay in hemodynamic/ECMO support, stroke, embolism, death.

Affected product

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Enter a lot, serial, REF, or UDI number from your device's label to check it against this recall's listed codes.

CentriMag Blood Pump4 codes
  • 102953
  • 201-20003
  • 201-90010
  • 201-90016
CentriMag RVAD HDE KIT1 code
  • 104318
CentriMag Pre-connected Pack1 code
  • CMAEK00
CentriMag VAD KIT3 codes
  • 201-51006
  • 201-51007
  • 201-90001 201-90001T
Blood Pump with CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System for ECMO1 code
  • CMAEK01. CentriMag Blood Pump is a component to be used with CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System

Lot / code information

UDI
07640135140627, 07640135140603, 05415067036414 IFU:
Part / Item #
(Name) Revision: For US: 1. ARTEN600254920 (IFU CentriMag Blood Pump ABT) Rev C 2. ARTEN600254958 (IFU PediMag Blood Pump US ABT) Rev C 3. ARTEN100174794 (CentriMag Adult Pre-connected Pack IFU, US) R…Show all
(Name) Revision: For US: 1. ARTEN600254920 (IFU CentriMag Blood Pump ABT) Rev C 2. ARTEN600254958 (IFU PediMag Blood Pump US ABT) Rev C 3. ARTEN100174794 (CentriMag Adult Pre-connected Pack IFU, US) Rev B 4. ARTEN600230157 (IFU CentriMag Blood Pump ECMO US) Rev D FOR OUS: ARTEN600254935 (IFU CentriMag Blood Pump CAN ABT) Rev C ARTEN600254936 (IFU PediVas Blood Pump Canada ABT) Rev C ARTEN600332205 (IFU CMag VAS-ECMO Pump OUS) Rev A ARTEN600332207 (IFU PVAS VAS-ECMO Pump OUS) Rev A
REF
201-20003, 104318, 201-51006, 201-51007, 201-90001 201-90001T don't have associated un-expired batches/
Serial #
. REF/Batch(
Serial #
): 102953/10007334, 10007335, 10007336, 10012012, 10012013, 10012014 — +2115 moreShow all
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What the firm is doing

In December 2024 Abbott sent a Product Information Letter to reinforce existing IFU. On 10/10/2025, correction notices were delivered by sales representatives to customers who were asked to do the following: Ensure the blood pump is securely locked into the motor, following the IFU. If you are unable to fully rotate and lock a blood pump into a motor, exchange the pump for a new one, and return the original pump to Abbott for a full refund or credit, please contact your Abbott Representative or Abbott Customer Service at 1-800-456-1477. Continue to follow the IFU, which can be accessed on firm website: https://manuals.eifu.abbott/en/index.html, and also follow the Pump Setup, Appendix A, in this notice, which states: The following pictures on Figure 1 clarify the IFU. After matching the grooves on the periphery of the Pump with the fittings on the motor receptacle, proceed with the following: 1. Ensuring that the pump remains flat/level with the motor/ to the pump, Rotate the pump counterclockwise until the matching groove on the pump is located in front of the locking screw. 2. Turn the locking screw until it is completely seated into the groove and the blood pump is secured in place. 3. Do not lock screw if groove is not located in front of the locking screw. 4. Always rely on visual confirmation that the pump is correctly locked in the motor, even if the "pump not inserted" alarm is not present. Communicate this information with those in your facility to whom it is relevant. Firm asks customers to notify all involved parties that support patients with affected devices. Complete and return the Acknowledgment and Receipt Form via email to CentriMagNotices@abbott.com Firm has implemented an in-process manufacturing step to confirm the pumps can be fitted into the motor while continuing with the implementation of corrective actions to help ensure that new blood pumps will lock into the motor.

DistributionShow details

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of MN, PA, OK, FL, CA, OR, IL, NY, DE, GA, NJ, NC, WI, OH, AZ, AR, TX, TN, MO, MA, MT, KY, NE, WV, VA, ME, ND, AL, CO, DC, MS, IN, MI, CT, SC, WA, NM, MD, HI, ID, IA, LA, UT, RI, NV and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, CANADA, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Oman, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Fed., Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom.

Class IIWhat this means

Use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Sources & references

Source: U.S. FDA openFDA device enforcement reports. This summary is informational and may lag or differ from the official record. Always verify against the FDA before acting.

Taylor Coteus
Legal News Analyst

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