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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Derived label

Device software or design

1. HeartMate Touch Communication System, REF HMT1100 2. HeartMate Touch Communication System, Rental REF HMT1100-R 3. HeartMate Touch Communication System, HMT1150 The HeartMate Touch Application is loaded onto a tablet and will provide a user interface with state-of-the-art hardware/software platforms for supporting LVAD patients. Along with being able to program and monitor the LVAS, the HeartMate Touch Application introduces features that enables users to setup pairing and connection with the existing HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System (LVAS) via the HeartMate Touch Wireless Adapter and generate reports from the log files that are downloaded from the HM3 System Controller.

reason.device_software_design

v1.0.0

Assignment summary

Mode key
device_software_design
Evidence excerpt
software and controller systems that results in
Rule explanation
Device recall wording explicitly identifies a software, firmware, programming, cybersecurity, or design defect and its failure or consequence.
Firm
Thoratec Corp.

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