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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device)

Reported: May 22, 2013 Initiated: December 27, 2012 #Z-1323-2013

Product Description

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device)

Reason for Recall

HeartWare, Inc. of Miami Lakes, FL is recalling their Ventricular Assist System due to the loosening of the HVAD Pump driveline connector.

Details

Recalling Firm
Heartware Inc
Units Affected
3,544
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of MN, IL, MI, FL, WI, TX, MO, CA, MA, TN, OH, NC, GA, VA, UT, KY, MD, IN, PA, NY, NJ, LA, OR, WA, AL and CO, and the countries of Poland, Australia, Austria, Italy, Germany, New Zealand, South Africa, Czech Republic, France, Brazil, Switzerland, Singapore, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, China, Chile, Belgium, Canada, Norway, Lebanon, Israel, Malaysia, Turkey, India, Argentina, Greece, Japan and Lithuania.
Location
Miami Lakes, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device). Recalled by Heartware Inc. Units affected: 3,544.
Why was this product recalled?
HeartWare, Inc. of Miami Lakes, FL is recalling their Ventricular Assist System due to the loosening of the HVAD Pump driveline connector.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on May 22, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1323-2013.