HEARTMATE TOUCH COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
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Last updated
Summary
Product
HEARTMATE TOUCH COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Issue
Medical devices - Software defect
What to do
| Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information. |
Affected products
| Affected Products | Lot or serial number | Model or catalog number |
|---|---|---|
| HEARTMATE TOUCH COMMUNICATION SYSTEM | Not applicable. | HMT1100 HMT1100-R |
Issue
|
Abbott has initiated customer communication following receipt of complaints of the Heartmate touch communication system ('Heartmate Touch') application ('APP') unexpectedly closing or failing to open, which will require the medical facility to have in addition at least one system monitor II. The Heartmate Touch is part of the Heartmate 3 and Heartmate II IVAS and is used in the medical facility for patient monitoring and system programming. There have been no reports of patient injury associated with these complaints.
Recall date: 2021-10-25 |
Additional information
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - Cardiovascular
Companies
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THORATEC CORPORATION 6035 STONERIDGE DRIVE, PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA UNIED STATES |
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Health professionals
Hospitals
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-63555
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