HeartMate Mobile Power Unit model 107754 may have misaligned V-Lock causing unintended disconnect. Recalled due to safety risk in left ventricular assist systems.
Due to misaligned V-Lock feature on the Mobile Power Unit power cords, which prevents the locking mechanism from properly engaging with the Mobile Power Unit and may cause unintended disconnect.
HeartMate Mobile Power Unit model 107754 is recalled because its power cord V-Lock feature may not lock properly, potentially causing the unit to disconnect unexpectedly. This could disrupt critical medical support for patients with advanced heart failure.
The Mobile Power Unit's power cord has a misaligned V-Lock feature that prevents the locking mechanism from engaging properly. This could cause the unit to disconnect unexpectedly during use, potentially interrupting critical medical support for patients with advanced heart failure.
Patients using HeartMate 3 or HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Systems with Mobile Power Unit model 107754 are affected. Those with active medical use of the device are most at risk.
Check for Mobile Power Unit model 107754 with the lot code US. The device is part of HeartMate 3 or HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Systems.
Inspect the power cord's V-Lock feature to ensure it engages properly with the Mobile Power Unit.
Reach out to Thoracec LLC for guidance on whether the unit needs repair or replacement.
This recall specifically affects Mobile Power Unit model 107754 used with HeartMate 3 or HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Systems.
Check for Mobile Power Unit model 107754 with lot code US. The device is part of HeartMate 3 or HeartMate II Left Ventricular Assist Systems.
No immediate stop is required, but you should check the V-Lock alignment and contact Thoracec LLC for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send HeartMate to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2291-2025 — HeartMate HeartMate Hello, I own a HeartMate that is covered by recall Z-2291-2025 from HeartMate. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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