HeartWare HVAD Driveline Extension Cable, REF 100

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    GTIN: 00888707009294, 00888707000345, 00763000187651 All serial numbers
  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:
Medtronic is stopping the distribution and sale of the HVAD System due to a growing body of observational clinical comparisons that shows a higher frequency of neurological adverse events and mortality associated with the system when compared to other commercially available left ventricular assist devices, as well as complaints that the internal pump may delay or fail to restart.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

HeartWare HVAD Driveline Extension Cable, REF 100

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

GTIN: 00888707009294, 00888707000345, 00763000187651 All serial numbers

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2192-2021

Related Recalls

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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