Date Initiated by Firm |
September 24, 2004 |
Date Posted |
February 10, 2007 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on April 18, 2008 |
Recall Number |
Z-0412-2007 |
Recall Event ID |
36154 |
PMA Number |
P870072 |
Product Classification |
Ventricular Assist Device console - Product Code DSQ
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Product |
Thoratec Dual Drive Console a drive component of the Thoratec Ventricular Assist Device, Model Numbers, 10025-2600-005, 10025-2601-007, 10025-2602-006, Thoratec Corporation, 6035 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588 |
Code Information |
All Dual Drive Consoles manufactured before July 10, 2002 with serial numbers between 301 and 636, inclusive |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Thoratec Corp 6035 Stoneridge Drive Pleasanton CA 94588
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For Additional Information Contact |
Gary D. Cederwall 925-730-4118
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
The module power switch (at the back of console) may break while attempting to turn the Dual Drive Console OFF or ON.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Other |
Action |
The firm issued on 1/25/07 an URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION-notice informing its consignees about the 'Power Switch Replacement Instructions' and arrangements for their service department replacement of the switches. |
Quantity in Commerce |
331 |
Distribution |
Worldwide
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Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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PMA Database |
PMAs with Product Code = DSQ and Original Applicant = THORATEC LABORATORIES CORP.
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