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HVAD (HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device) STERILE IMPLANT KIT, Model Number 1100

Class I - Dangerous
🏥 Medical Devices Recalled: October 31, 2023 Heartware Implants & Prosthetics

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Serial numbers: HW001, HW012, HW016, HW017, HW023, HW025, HW028, HW044, HW045, HW046, HW047, HW049, HW050, HW051, HW061, HW064, HW083, HW084, HW086, HW091, HW094, HW104, HW105, HW108, HW109, HW110, HW114, HW115, HW116, HW119, HW126, HW127, HW129, HW130, HW131, HW138, HW139, HW143, HW146, HW147, HW153, HW156, HW161, HW170, HW181
  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:
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
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

HVAD (HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device) STERILE IMPLANT KIT, Model Number 1100

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers: HW001, HW012, HW016, HW017, HW023, HW025, HW028, HW044, HW045, HW046, HW047, HW049, HW050, HW051, HW061, HW064, HW083, HW084, HW086, HW091, HW094, HW104, HW105, HW108, HW109, HW110, HW114, HW115, HW116, HW119, HW126, HW127, HW129, HW130, HW131, HW138, HW139, HW143, HW146, HW147, HW153, HW156, HW161, HW170, HW181

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-0475-2024

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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

Oct 31, 2023 Implants & Prosthetics View Details →