RecallDepth

CentriMag Acute Circulatory Support System Motor, U.S. Model 102956 and OUS Model 201-10002, a component of the CentriMag Extracorporeal Blood Pumping System.

This recall has been terminated (originally issued October 30, 2019).

Company
Thoratec Switzerland Gmbh Technoparkstrasse 1 Zurich Switzerland
Recall Initiated
August 22, 2019
Posted
October 30, 2019
Terminated
April 26, 2024
Recall Number
Z-0221-2020
Quantity
664 units (381 U.S. and 283 OUS)
Official Source
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Reason for Recall

Reports have been received of the CentriMag Systems experiencing motor and pump issues resulting from electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Distribution

Distribution was nationwide. There was government distribution, but no military distribution. Foreign distribution was made to Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Netherlands, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, and United Kingdom.

Lot / Code Info

U.S. Model 102956 UDI: 07640135140078.  Motor serial numbers between L05333-0001 and L06608-0024

Root Cause

Process change control

Action Taken

A recall letter dated August 22, 2019 was issued on Abbott letterhead and was delivered by field representative visits beginning August 22, 2019 for the U.S. consignees. Foreign consignees were notified with a letter dated August 22, 2019 containing the same content but OUS model numbers and OUS contact information. Depending on the requirements by the local regulator, the letters may have been delivered by a field representative or via certified mail. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken.

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