Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 3, 2020
The Outflow Graft may be subject to tears and the Strain Relief screw may break during the pre-implant pump assembly and attachment to the HVAD Pump.
Heartware, Inc. recalled Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit, Product (REF) Number 1104 - a critical-severity action.
Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit, Product (REF) Number 1104 was recalled by Heartware, Inc. in June 3, 2020. Reason: The Outflow Graft may be subject to tears and the Strain Relief screw may break during the pre-implant pump a…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2056-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Heartware, Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-The Outflow Graft may be subject to tears and the Strain Relief screw may break during the pre-implant pump a….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2056-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2056-2020) was formally reported on June 3, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 3, 2020. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Heartware, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Miami Lakes, FL. Federal records list the affected scope as 2225 Units.
The documented reason for this recall is: The Outflow Graft may be subject to tears and the Strain Relief screw may break during the pre-implant pump assembly and attachment to the HVAD Pump. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
2225 Units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit, Product (REF) Number 1104
The Outflow Graft may be subject to tears and the Strain Relief screw may break during the pre-implant pump assembly and attachment to the HVAD Pump.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | Z-2056-2020 |
| Date reported | June 3, 2020 |
| Date initiated | April 3, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Heartware, Inc. |
| Firm location | Miami Lakes, FL |
| Affected scope | 2225 Units |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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