Recall for Thoratec HeartMate II and HeartMate XVE LVAS, Thoratec Corp.
2009.11.09
Product group Active implantable medical devices
Reference 03850/09
Urgent medical device recall of Thoratec HeartMate II LVAS and HeartMate XVE LVAS 12-Volt sealed acid battery clips, model number 1237, made by Thoratec Corporation, Pleasanton, CA, USA, due to possible risk of of the threaded connector to loose or dislodge from the battery clip housing.