Thoratec LLC: Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate II¿ Controller (standalone) Model/Catalog Number: 106017, HeartMate II¿ Pocket Controller, U

Company / brand

Thoratec LLC

Product

Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate II¿ Controller (standalone) Model/Catalog Number: 106017, HeartMate II¿ Pocket Controller, US; 106762, HeartMate II¿ Pocket Controller, US; 107801, HeartMate II¿ Pocket Controller Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate II System Controller is a small computer that controls and monitors system operation. It sends power and operating signals to the Left Ventricular Assist Device and adjusts device operation to maintain programmed levels of cardiac support. The System Controller identifies alarm conditions and initiates Hazard and Advisory alarms. It records device performance and alarm data, and transfers the information to the HeartMate Touch Communication System. Component: Yes, HeartMate II¿ LVAS Implant Kit

Reason / hazard

Due to potential corrosion issues associated with the Backup Battery cable connector that may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.

Classification

Class II

Status

Ongoing

Distribution / sold at

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

Recall initiated

2025-10-09

Code info

Lot Code: All units of the following models are impacted: Model 106017 UDI: 00813024011248 Model 106762 UDI: 00813024011286 Model 107801 UDI: 00813024011996 Note: Product bracketing is determined based on possible use of the controller. Since the backup battery has a 3 year life cycle, it can be replaced (per the IFU) and the controller will continue to be used.

Product quantity

2424

Voluntary mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

City

Pleasanton

State

CA

Country

United States

Event id

97782

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