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CriticalFDAfda-Z-1774-2018SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

Thoratec HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, Rx Only, Catalog # 106524US, 106524, 10652INT - LVAS KIT, HM 3 Indicated for providing short-te...

⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately

This product has been flagged with severe risks (serious injury or death). Stop using it now and contact the brand or FDA for a refund, repair, or replacement.

Brand
Units Affected
5,607
Recall Date
April 5, 2018
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Serious Injury Or Death

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1774-2018.

Reports of outflow graft twist occlusions. Patients whose devices experience outflow graft occlusions will experience a persistent low flow alarm. Outflow graft occlusions can result in serious adverse events such as hemodynamic compromise, thrombus, and death.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1774-2018.

Recall terminated by FDA.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Abbott or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1774-2018.

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Abbott Recall FAQ

Abbott is the subject of a medical implants safety report: Thoratec HeartMate 3 LVAS Implant Kit, Rx Only, Catalog # 106524US, 106524, 10652INT - LVAS KIT, HM 3 Indicated for providing short-te.... The notice was published on April 5, 2018 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 5,607 units are potentially affected.