HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System, individual pamphlets: HVAD¿ System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Instructions For Use (FI) HVAD¿ System Instructions For Use (FI) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Instructions For Use - FI HVAD¿ System Instructions For Use (FI) HVAD¿ System OUS Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Emergency Responder Guide (TR-Turkish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (TR-Turkish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (TR-Turkish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (TR-Turkish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (TR-Turkish) HVAD¿ System OUS Instructions For Use (TR-Turkish)

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    No GTIN HVAD System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020776 HVAD System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020776 HVAD System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020776 HVAD System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R025893 HVAD System Instructions For Use (FI), Lot Number: R020771 HVAD System Instructions For Use (FI), Lot Number: R020771 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020769 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020769 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020769 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020769 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020769 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020769 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R021391 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R021391 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R022265 HVAD System Instructions For Use - FI, Lot Number: R025606 HVAD System Instructions For Use (FI), Lot Number: R028504 HVAD System OUS Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R028100 HVAD System Emergency Responder Guide (TR-Turkish), Lot Number: R025877 HVAD System Patient Manual (TR-Turkish), Lot Number: R021248 HVAD System Patient Manual (TR-Turkish), Lot Number: R021248 HVAD System Patient Manual (TR-Turkish), Lot Number: R027179 HVAD System Patient Manual (TR-Turkish), Lot Number: R027179 HVAD System OUS Instructions For Use (TR-Turkish), Lot Number: R025760R01
  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:
Finnish and Turkish translation errors in HVAD controller and monitor displays as will as Instructions for Use, Patient Manual, and Emergency Responder Guide for the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) system.
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 Device (HVAD) System, individual pamphlets: HVAD¿ System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Instructions For Use (FI) HVAD¿ System Instructions For Use (FI) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Instructions For Use - FI HVAD¿ System Instructions For Use (FI) HVAD¿ System OUS Patient Manual (FI-Finnish) HVAD¿ System Emergency Responder Guide (TR-Turkish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (TR-Turkish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (TR-Turkish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (TR-Turkish) HVAD¿ System Patient Manual (TR-Turkish) HVAD¿ System OUS Instructions For Use (TR-Turkish)

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

No GTIN HVAD System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020776 HVAD System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020776 HVAD System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020776 HVAD System Emergency Responder Guide (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R025893 HVAD System Instructions For Use (FI), Lot Number: R020771 HVAD System Instructions For Use (FI), Lot Number: R020771 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020769 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020769 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020769 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020769 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020769 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R020769 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R021391 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R021391 HVAD System Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R022265 HVAD System Instructions For Use - FI, Lot Number: R025606 HVAD System Instructions For Use (FI), Lot Number: R028504 HVAD System OUS Patient Manual (FI-Finnish), Lot Number: R028100 HVAD System Emergency Responder Guide (TR-Turkish), Lot Number: R025877 HVAD System Patient Manual (TR-Turkish), Lot Number: R021248 HVAD System Patient Manual (TR-Turkish), Lot Number: R021248 HVAD System Patient Manual (TR-Turkish), Lot Number: R027179 HVAD System Patient Manual (TR-Turkish), Lot Number: R027179 HVAD System OUS Instructions For Use (TR-Turkish), Lot Number: R025760R01

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1107-2022

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