Thoratec Corporation · Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) · First cleared Apr 2008
Total Reports
16,109
Reports (30d)
161
Active Signals
1
Open Recalls
8
What the reports describe · Claripulse analysis
Malfunctioning Mobile Power Unit Returned
unit mpu, power unit, mpu, alarm, mobile power
85
reports
Patient Passed Away with Unknown Cause
device therapy, passed away, therapy related, outcome, patient passed
44
reports
Device Related Death with No Autopsy
passed away, therapy related, outcome, autopsy performed, patient passed
20
reports
Recurrent Driveline Power Fault Alarm
fault, driveline, modular, driveline power, modular cable
19
reports
Controller Defect Leading to Exchange
battery, backup, controller exchanged, exchanged, cable
14
reports
Modular Cable Damage at Clinic Visit
driveline, modular, damage, clinic, modular cable
12
reports
Problem groupings are generated by Claripulse from report narrative text. They summarize what reporters wrote, not adjudicated root cause.
Detection
Regulatory
Oct 9, 2025 · Open, Classified
Due to potential corrosion issues associated with the Backup Battery cable connector that may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.
Oct 9, 2025 · Open, Classified
Due to potential corrosion issues associated with the Backup Battery cable connector that may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.
Oct 9, 2025 · Open, Classified
Due to potential corrosion issues associated with the Backup Battery cable connector that may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.
Oct 9, 2025 · Open, Classified
Due to potential corrosion issues associated with the Backup Battery cable connector that may cause a Backup Battery Fault Alarm.
Jun 23, 2025 · Open, Classified
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.
Jun 23, 2025 · Open, Classified
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.
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