Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device)

FDA Recall #Z-1323-2013 — Class II — December 27, 2012

Recall #Z-1323-2013 Date: December 27, 2012 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device)

Reason for Recall

HeartWare, Inc. of Miami Lakes, FL is recalling their Ventricular Assist System due to the loosening of the HVAD Pump driveline connector.

Recalling Firm

Heartware Inc — Miami Lakes, FL

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Devices

Product Quantity

3,544

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution-USA (nationwide) including the states of MN, IL, MI, FL, WI, TX, MO, CA, MA, TN, OH, NC, GA, VA, UT, KY, MD, IN, PA, NY, NJ, LA, OR, WA, AL and CO, and the countries of Poland, Australia, Austria, Italy, Germany, New Zealand, South Africa, Czech Republic, France, Brazil, Switzerland, Singapore, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, China, Chile, Belgium, Canada, Norway, Lebanon, Israel, Malaysia, Turkey, India, Argentina, Greece, Japan and Lithuania.

Code Information

Serial Numbers: United States: HW001-HW3827 and International: HW001-HW3827 and HW1000-HW10675

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated