Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate II¿ Controller (standalone) Model/Catalog Number: 106017, HeartMate II¿... — FDA record Z-0508-2026

Reported ongoing

Status as reported in the agency record. FDA warns that enforcement status may not track the current recall lifecycle; check the current official notice.

Source date Oct 9, 2025. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026.

Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; check FSIS directly. Source coverage and dates.

What the record says

Product
Brand Name: HeartMate Product Name: HeartMate II¿ Controller (standalone) Model/Catalog Number: 106017, HeartMate II¿ Pocket Controller, US; 106762, HeartMate II¿ Pocket Controller, US; 107801, HeartMate II¿ Pocket Controller Software Version: N/A Product Description: The HeartMate II System Controller is a small computer that controls and monitors system operation. It sends power and operating signals to the Left Ventricular Assist Device and adjusts device operation to maintain programmed levels of cardiac support. The System Controller identifies alarm conditions and initiates Hazard and Advisory alarms. It records device performance and alarm data, and transfers the information to the HeartMate Touch Communication System. Component: Yes, HeartMate II¿ LVAS Implant Kit
Reason
Due to potential corrosion issues associated with the Backup Battery cable connector that may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Thoratec LLC
Quantity
2424
Agency-reported status
Ongoing
Source record identifier
Z-0508-2026

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Lot and product identifiers

Label fieldDetails supplied by the agency
Lot, code or applicabilityLot Code: All units of the following models are impacted: Model 106017 UDI: 00813024011248 Model 106762 UDI: 00813024011286 Model 107801 UDI: 00813024011996 Note: Product bracketing is determined based on possible use of the controller. Since the backup battery has a 3 year life cycle, it can be replaced (per the IFU) and the controller will continue to be used.

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Distribution

Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution including in the states of AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and the countries of Algeria, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Malaysia, Martinique, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Reunion, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, UK, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan.

States below are derived from the distribution text, including nationwide wording. They are not inferred from the firm's address.

Dates in the source

Report date
Nov 26, 2025
Recall initiation date
Oct 9, 2025
Center classification date
Nov 14, 2025

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