Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 1, 2023
Artificial hearts contain a epoxy resin that has not been reviewed by the FDA for safety and efficacy.
SynCardia Systems LLC recalled SynCardia 50cc TAH-t, Clinical, REF 570500, Sterile EO - a moderate-severity action.
SynCardia 50cc TAH-t, Clinical, REF 570500, Sterile EO was recalled by SynCardia Systems LLC in November 1, 2023. Reason: Artificial hearts contain a epoxy resin that has not been reviewed by the FDA for safety and efficacy.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0126-2024 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
SynCardia Systems LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Artificial hearts contain a epoxy resin that has not been reviewed by the FDA for safety and efficacy..
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0126-2024 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0126-2024) was formally reported on November 1, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 1, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Completed. SynCardia Systems LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Tucson, AZ. Federal records list the affected scope as 114 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: Artificial hearts contain a epoxy resin that has not been reviewed by the FDA for safety and efficacy. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US: FL, WI, AZ, TX, CA, OH, NC, IN, OK, IL, VA, NY, NE, PA, WA, OUS: Saudi Arabia, Austria, Italy, Macedonia, Turkey, Germany, France, Kuwait, Serbia, United Kingdom, Canada, Lithuania, Slovenia Australia. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
114 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
SynCardia 50cc TAH-t, Clinical, REF 570500, Sterile EO
Artificial hearts contain a epoxy resin that has not been reviewed by the FDA for safety and efficacy.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Completed |
| Recall number | Z-0126-2024 |
| Date reported | November 1, 2023 |
| Date initiated | August 1, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | SynCardia Systems LLC |
| Firm location | Tucson, AZ |
| Affected scope | 114 units |
| Distribution | US: FL, WI, AZ, TX, CA, OH, NC, IN, OK, IL, VA, NY, NE, PA, WA, OUS: Saudi Arabia, Austria, Italy, Macedonia, Turkey, Germany, France, Kuwait, Serbia, United Kingdom, Canada, Lithuania, Slovenia Australia |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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