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Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate 3" System Controller Model/Catal...

Published: June 24, 2026Recall ID: Z-2519-2026Category: devicesCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Due to 11 volt Backup Battery failures.

Product Description & Identification

Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate 3" System Controller Model/Catalog Number: 106531US Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate 3" System Controller acts as the central power and communication hub for the HeartMate 3 LVAS. It passes power from the Power Module, the Mobile Power Unit, Lithium-Ion Batteries, or its own integrated emergency backup supply, down to the LVAD via the Driveline. The HeartMate 3 System Controller constantly monitors system performance through communication with the implanted LVAD and Controller internal measurements and alerts the user to any alarm conditions by activating membrane panel LEDs and integrated audio annunciators. Further information on alarm conditions as well as system status can be attained by the user from the front panel LCD on the System Controller. When connected to a HeartMate Touch" Communication System, the System Controller sends information regarding the System Controller and Pump Status once per second to provide additional information to the user. This link also allows the clinician to set new patient operating parameters (e.g. pump speed) and provides a link for downloading trend and/or event recorder data. Component: Yes, HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular System (LVAS) Kits

Affected Products

Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate 3" System Controller Model/Catalog Number: 106531US Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate 3" System Controller acts as the central power and communication hub for the HeartMate 3 LVAS. It passes power from the Power Module, the Mobile Power Unit, Lithium-Ion Batteries, or its own integrated emergency backup supply, down to the LVAD via the Driveline. The HeartMate 3 System Controller constantly monitors system performance through communication with the implanted LVAD and Controller internal measurements and alerts the user to any alarm conditions by activating membrane panel LEDs and integrated audio annunciators. Further information on alarm conditions as well as system status can be attained by the user from the front panel LCD on the System Controller. When connected to a HeartMate Touch" Communication System, the System Controller sends information regarding the System Controller and Pump Status once per second to provide additional information to the user. This link also allows the clinician to set new patient operating parameters (e.g. pump speed) and provides a link for downloading trend and/or event recorder data. Component: Yes, HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular System (LVAS) Kits

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
CityPleasanton
StateCA
Event id99023
Address 16035 Stoneridge Dr
Code infoLot Code: Model Number:106531US UDI/GTIN: 05415067039446 Serial Numbers Distributed in US: See Attachment E for serial numbers distributed.
Postal code94588-3270
Report date20260624
Product typeDevices
Product quantity694
Reason for recallDue to 11 volt Backup Battery failures.
Voluntary mandatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiation date20260513
Initial firm notificationLetter
Center classification date20260618

Overview

  • Recalling FirmThoratec LLC
  • StatusOngoing
  • Risk LevelClass II
  • DistributionWorldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI and the countries of Canada, Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Spain.
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