FDAClass IMay 3, 2017

HeartWare HVAD System Controller The HeartWare recall

HeartWare HVAD System Controller The HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (VAS is indicated for use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients…

Why was HeartWare HVAD System Controller The HeartWare recalled?

Product recall of all HVAD Controllers currently on the market and to exchange them for the next generation HVAD Controller (Controller2.0)

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?

HeartWare HVAD System Controller Product numbers: 1401US, 1401XX, 1403US, 1407XX, and 1400 with the serial Number(s) lower than CON300000 HeartWare HVAD DC Adapter Product number: 1435 .

Product
HeartWare HVAD System Controller The HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (VAS is indicated for use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients…
Recalling firm
Heartware
Quantity
8,343 US and 13,145 INTERNATIONAL
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - US including AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI and Internationally to Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, , Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, UK, and Vietnam.
Recall date
May 3, 2017
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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