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HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System Batteries, Product Number 1650DE

Reported: August 24, 2022 Initiated: June 28, 2022 #Z-1512-2022

Product Description

HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System Batteries, Product Number 1650DE

Reason for Recall

Battery performance issues. Battery electrical faults render it unable to power the controller, unable to accept charge from the battery charger, and/or result in the battery to appear to remain charged while discharging.

Details

Recalling Firm
Heartware, Inc.
Units Affected
19616 batteries
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide, Japan, Indonesia, Brazil, Chile, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Mauritius, France, South Africa, Greece, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Lebanon, Croatia, Spain, Austria, United Arab Emirates, Luxembourg, Canada, Korea, Republic Of, Israel, Qatar, India, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Latvia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, North Macedonia, Finland, Turkey, Armenia, Colombia, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Serbia, Bahrain, Egypt, Pakistan, and Ukraine.
Location
Miami Lakes, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System Batteries, Product Number 1650DE. Recalled by Heartware, Inc.. Units affected: 19616 batteries.
Why was this product recalled?
Battery performance issues. Battery electrical faults render it unable to power the controller, unable to accept charge from the battery charger, and/or result in the battery to appear to remain charged while discharging.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 24, 2022. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1512-2022.