Health product recall

HeartMate Touch™ Communication System

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Summary

Product
HeartMate Touch™ Communication System
Issue
Medical devices - Performance issue
What to do

Contact the manufacturer if you require additional information. 

Audience
Healthcare

Affected products

Affected products/

Lot or serial number

Model or catalog number

HeartMate Touch™ Communication System

App version 1.0.32

HMT1100
HMT1100-R

Issue

Abbott is notifying customers of eight (8) reported complaints received in the past 3 years with the Heartmate Touch™ communication system (also referred to as 'Heartmate Touch') application (app) version 1.0.32 due to unintentional start/stop of the Heartmate 3™ left ventricle assist device (LVAD).

Recall start date: January 5, 2024

Additional information

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Medical devices - Cardiovascular
Companies

Thoratec Corporation

6035 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, California, United States, 94588

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
Healthcare
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-74930

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