FDAClass IDecember 14, 2016

5000 Series Freedom Drivers. Freedom Driver System for recall

5000 Series Freedom Drivers. Freedom Driver System for Temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t). Part number 595000-001

Why was 5000 Series Freedom Drivers. Freedom Driver System for recalled?

The Main Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) of the affected Freedom Drivers may fail and cause the Freedom Driver to stop functioning without visual or audible alarms, resulting in the loss of life-sustaining function.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

S/N 5002  UDI (01)00858000003121(21)5002 S/N 5005  UDI (01)00858000003121(21)5005 S/N 5008  UDI (01)00858000003121(21)5008 S/N 5009  UDI (01)00858000003121(21)5009 S/N 5010  UDI (01)00858000003121(21)5010

Product
5000 Series Freedom Drivers. Freedom Driver System for Temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t). Part number 595000-001
Recalling firm
SynCardia Systems Inc.
Quantity
5
Distribution
US distribution to Virginia and Arizona.
Recall date
December 14, 2016
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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