The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-2518-2026·Announced 2026-06-24

[pending] Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular System (LVAS) Kits Model/Catalog

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: FDA_DEVICE Z-2518-2026.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Pending LLM scoring against the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Due to 11 volt Backup Battery failures.

The recalled product

Product
Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular System (LVAS) Kits Model/Catalog Number: 106524US Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate 3" Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) is a set of equipment and materials that together comprise a me
Manufacturer
Thoratec LLC

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.