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FDA Devices Critical Class I Terminated

TANDEM LIFE LivaNova LIFESPARC Controller; Controller and Accessories Model 5900-0000; Controller Only Model 5900-0001. For circulatory or cardiopulmonary bypass.

Reported: October 5, 2022 Initiated: July 21, 2022 #Z-1763-2022

Product Description

TANDEM LIFE LivaNova LIFESPARC Controller; Controller and Accessories Model 5900-0000; Controller Only Model 5900-0001. For circulatory or cardiopulmonary bypass.

Reason for Recall

Critical Failure of the LifeSPARC controller when the software freezes or crashes and the screen does not display data.

Details

Recalling Firm
Cardiac Assist, Inc
Units Affected
723 units (484 currently in field)
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Location
Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
TANDEM LIFE LivaNova LIFESPARC Controller; Controller and Accessories Model 5900-0000; Controller Only Model 5900-0001. For circulatory or cardiopulmonary bypass.. Recalled by Cardiac Assist, Inc. Units affected: 723 units (484 currently in field).
Why was this product recalled?
Critical Failure of the LifeSPARC controller when the software freezes or crashes and the screen does not display data.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 5, 2022. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1763-2022.