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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

HeartWare, HVAD Pump Implant Kit, REF MCS1705PU - Product Usage: indicated for hemodynamic support in patients with advanced, refractory left ventricular heart failure; either as a Bridge to Cardiac Transplantation (BTT), myocardial recovery, or as Destination Therapy (DT) in patients for whom subsequent transplantation is not planned.

Reported: July 21, 2021 Initiated: May 28, 2021 #Z-2072-2021

Product Description

HeartWare, HVAD Pump Implant Kit, REF MCS1705PU - Product Usage: indicated for hemodynamic support in patients with advanced, refractory left ventricular heart failure; either as a Bridge to Cardiac Transplantation (BTT), myocardial recovery, or as Destination Therapy (DT) in patients for whom subsequent transplantation is not planned.

Reason for Recall

The pump has an impeller with a shroud height that did not meet the lower control limit.

Details

Recalling Firm
Heartware, Inc.
Units Affected
1 unit
Distribution
International distribution to the country of Germany.
Location
Miami Lakes, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
HeartWare, HVAD Pump Implant Kit, REF MCS1705PU - Product Usage: indicated for hemodynamic support in patients with advanced, refractory left ventricular heart failure; either as a Bridge to Cardiac Transplantation (BTT), myocardial recovery, or as Destination Therapy (DT) in patients for whom subsequent transplantation is not planned.. Recalled by Heartware, Inc.. Units affected: 1 unit.
Why was this product recalled?
The pump has an impeller with a shroud height that did not meet the lower control limit.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 21, 2021. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2072-2021.