FDAClass IIAugust 7, 2013

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit recall

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device)

Why was Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit recalled?

Potential to electrostatic discharged (ESD)

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?

US product: Model 1400, 1401US, 1403US, 1404 International: Model 1400, 1401XX, 1407XX, 1408 ALL HEARTWARE CONTROLLER SERIAL NUMBERS

Product
Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device)
Recalling firm
HeartWare Inc
Quantity
76 (US) and 82 (International)
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA including AL, AZ, CA, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. Internationally to: Australia, Austria, Belguim, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zeland,Norway, Poland Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, and United Kingdom.
Recall date
August 7, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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