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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device)

Reported: August 7, 2013 Initiated: May 16, 2013 #Z-1813-2013

Product Description

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device)

Reason for Recall

Potential to electrostatic discharged (ESD)

Details

Recalling Firm
HeartWare Inc
Units Affected
76 (US) and 82 (International)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AZ, CA, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. Internationally to: Australia, Austria, Belguim, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zeland,Norway, Poland Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
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: 76 (US) and 82 (International).
Why was this product recalled?
Potential to electrostatic discharged (ESD)
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 7, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1813-2013.