🔍 RecallPedia

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD), US product: Model No.: 1103; and International Product: Model No.: 1104XX. Product Usage: For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage left ventricular heart failure. Designed for in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings, including transportation via fix-wing aircraft or helicopter.

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: August 17, 2016 HeartWare Other Medical Devices Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    All sterile un-implanted stock manufactured prior to HW25838 is subject to removal.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
HeartWare, Inc
Reason for Recall:
Foreign material found within the driveline connector of the HVAD Pump that could cause increased impedance resulting in electrical faults.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD), US product: Model No.: 1103; and International Product: Model No.: 1104XX. Product Usage: For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage left ventricular heart failure. Designed for in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings, including transportation via fix-wing aircraft or helicopter.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

All sterile un-implanted stock manufactured prior to HW25838 is subject to removal.

Distribution:

Nationwide distribution

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0006-2017

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Class I - Dangerous

Updates to the HVAD system instructions for use (IFU) and patient manual (PM) will be provided. These updates will clarify (1) the conditions under which an HVAD [Controller Fault] alarm may sound and the recommended troubleshooting actions and (2) instructions relating to the useful life of the HVAD system components

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