Thoratec Switzerland GMBH: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-0103-2019)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Thoratec CentriMag Motor, Model: 102956, a component of the Thoratec CentriMag Blood Pumping System and PediMag Blood Pumping System.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 5, 2018

Date Posted: October 24, 2018

Recall Number: Z-0103-2019

Event ID: 80917

Reason for Recall:

Reports of circulatory support system motor stopping. Motor stop can be attributed to a break of a wire or short circuit between wires within the electrical cable where the cable exits the motor cable bend protection.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1569

Code Information:

UDI: 07640135140078. All serial numbers until design change is implemented to make the motor cable more resistant to damage.

Distribution Pattern:

U.S.: OR, AZ, CA, ID, WA, WI, NY, MA, CT, NJ, ME, RI, IL, MI, TN, OH, IN, KY, IA, AL, FL, NC, GA, SC, VA, MD, DC, PA, WV, DE, MN, MT, NE, CO, NM, UT, AR, MO, MC, TX, OK, LA, MS, ND

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated