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FDA recall: Brand Name: HeartMate

FDA — Thoratec LLC · 2026-05-13 · By Thoratec LLC

The FDA has classified an open recall of the HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS), catalog number 106524US, manufactured by Thoratec LLC. The recall was initiated due to failures occurring in the device's 11-volt backup battery. Physical therapists working with advanced heart failure patients who use LVADs should be aware of this safety issue, as backup power failures could pose serious risks during patient activity or rehabilitation sessions.

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