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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

SynCardia Total Artificial Heart System (70CC): 500101-001 SynCardia Total Artificial Heart System (50CC): 570500-000

Reported: February 8, 2023 Initiated: November 2, 2022 #Z-1022-2023

Product Description

SynCardia Total Artificial Heart System (70CC): 500101-001 SynCardia Total Artificial Heart System (50CC): 570500-000

Reason for Recall

Due to tears reported tears in the cannula due to wear and tear stress.

Details

Recalling Firm
SynCardia Systems LLC
Units Affected
1,732 systems
Distribution
Worldwide distribution - U.S. Nationwide distribution in the states of AL, AR, AZ, CA, FL, IA. IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. The countries of Australia, Austria, Canada, Croatia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Israel, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Poland, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
Location
Tucson, AZ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
SynCardia Total Artificial Heart System (70CC): 500101-001 SynCardia Total Artificial Heart System (50CC): 570500-000. Recalled by SynCardia Systems LLC. Units affected: 1,732 systems.
Why was this product recalled?
Due to tears reported tears in the cannula due to wear and tear stress.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on February 8, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1022-2023.