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FDA Devices Critical Class I Ongoing

HeartWare HVAD Pump Accessories, REF MCS1753AK

Reported: August 18, 2021 Initiated: June 3, 2021 #Z-2197-2021

Product Description

HeartWare HVAD Pump Accessories, REF MCS1753AK

Reason for Recall

Medtronic is stopping the distribution and sale of the HVAD System due to a growing body of observational clinical comparisons that shows a higher frequency of neurological adverse events and mortality associated with the system when compared to other commercially available left ventricular assist devices, as well as complaints that the internal pump may delay or fail to restart.

Details

Recalling Firm
Heartware, Inc.
Units Affected
76 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution. US nationwide and Armenia, AUSTRIA, Bahrain, Belgium, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, Denmark, EGYPT, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, Hungary, Israel, ITALY, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, Macedonia, NETHERLANDS, Norway, POLAND, Qatar, Romania, SAUDI ARABIA, Serbia, Slovakia, SOUTH AFRICA, Spain, Sweden, SWITZERLAND, TAIWAN, Turkey, Ukraine, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, and United Kingdom.
Location
Miami Lakes, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
HeartWare HVAD Pump Accessories, REF MCS1753AK. Recalled by Heartware, Inc.. Units affected: 76 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Medtronic is stopping the distribution and sale of the HVAD System due to a growing body of observational clinical comparisons that shows a higher frequency of neurological adverse events and mortality associated with the system when compared to other commercially available left ventricular assist devices, as well as complaints that the internal pump may delay or fail to restart.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 18, 2021. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-2197-2021.