Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Abbott HeartMate Touch Communication System Recalled by Thoratec Corp. Due to If LVAS communication system is trying to establish...

Date: October 22, 2021
Company: Thoratec Corp.
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Thoratec Corp. directly.

Affected Products

Abbott HeartMate Touch Communication System, REF: HMT1100 (US), HMT1100-R (Rental US), HMT1150 (EU)

Quantity: 988

Why Was This Recalled?

If LVAS communication system is trying to establish Bluetooth connection and another Bluetooth-enabled device is nearby and advertising for Bluetooth connection, the Bluetooth connectivity interference may cause the system App to close or fail to open. Once Bluetooth adaptor is connected, barring disconnection, all functionality is unaffected; the device will continue to operate as expected.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Thoratec Corp.

Thoratec Corp. has 12 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report