Instructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare recall
Instructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare HVAD System. Accompanies these system components: HVAD Sterile Implant Kit, Model Numbers: 1100…
Why was Instructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare recalled?
Medtronic HeartWare HVAD System Instructions for Use (IFU) and Patient Manual (PM) updates regarding: Carrying Cases, Driveline Cover Orientation, and Controller Power Up Sequence issues. The PM is being updated to clarify use of the support strap and wear instructions in addition to cleaning instructions of the carrying cases. The IFU and PM are being updated to add a useful life for the carrying cases. The PM is being updated to inform users to keep the driveline cover on when disconnecting and reconnecting the driveline. The IFU and PM are being updated to clarify the power-up sequence that causes the alarm indicator LEDs and both sets of battery LEDs to turn red for 2.5 seconds while the LCD displays the power-on message. NOTE: this update is included in the February 2021 Urgent Medical Device Notice also covered in recalls 87603 and 87604
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA 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?
All serial numbers
- Product
- Instructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare HVAD System. Accompanies these system components: HVAD Sterile Implant Kit, Model Numbers: 1100…
- Recalling firm
- Heartware, Inc.
- Quantity
- 23123 devices (11292 US)
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and countries of: ARGENTINA, Armenia, Australia, AUSTRIA, Bahrain, BELGIUM, Brazil, CANADA, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, FINLAND, France, GERMANY, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, INDIA, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuwait, Latvia, LEBANON, LITHUANIA, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, Norway, POLAND, Qatar, Romania, SAUDI ARABIA, Serbia, Singapore, SLOVAKIA, SOUTH AFRICA Spain, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, Taiwan, TURKEY, Ukraine, United Arab, Emirates, United Kingdom, and VIETNAM.
- Recall date
- April 28, 2021
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Ongoing
- Agency
- FDA (device)