TANDEM LIFE LivaNova LIFESPARC Controller; Controller and Accessories Model 5900-0000; Control...
FDA Device Recall #Z-1763-2022 — Class I — July 21, 2022
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | Z-1763-2022 |
| Classification | Class I — Serious risk |
| Date Initiated | July 21, 2022 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Cardiac Assist, Inc |
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Product Type | Devices |
| Quantity | 723 units (484 currently in field) |
Product Description
TANDEM LIFE LivaNova LIFESPARC Controller; Controller and Accessories Model 5900-0000; Controller Only Model 5900-0001. For circulatory or cardiopulmonary bypass.
Reason for Recall
Critical Failure of the LifeSPARC controller when the software freezes or crashes and the screen does not display data.
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide distribution.
Lot / Code Information
Model 5900-0000 - UDI-DI: 00814112020562 Model 5900-0001 - UDI-DI: 00814112020623 Serial No.: C00115, C50232, C50253, C50403, C00195, C50619, C50623, C50161, C50167, C50388, C50432, C50505, C00189, C50437, C50671, C50690, C50362, C50648, C00048, C00087, C00149, C50274, C50506, C50308, C50319, C00040, C00107, C50160, C50016, C50604, C50493, C50355, C00126, C00155, C50113, C00041, C00135, C00042, C00035, C50012, C50019, C00176, C50386, C00052, C00076, C00092, C50490, C00095, C50149, C00182, C50392, C50337, C50451, C50306, C50460, C50512, C50082, C50092, C50174, C00151, C50328, C50349, C50111, C50501, C00157, C50363, C50353, C50476, C50212, C50219, C50350, C00174, C00006, C50076, C50105, C50235, C50613, C50197, C50375, C50463, C50517, C50632, C50662, C00199, C00205, C50699, C50269, C50398, C50618, C50645, C50100, C50101, C50626, C50204, C50266, C50330, C50031, C50050, C50241, C50524, C50181, C50365, C00038, C50237, C00190, C50598, C50005, C50213, C50214, C50283, C00143, C50287, C50288, C50259, C50285, C50270, C50639, C00158, C50357, C50601, C50289, C50059, C50065, C50043, C50037, C50072, C50096, C50153, C50140, C50703, C50391, C50536, C50682, C50314, C50354, C50470, C50409, C50526, C50146, C50225, C50226, C50001, C50090, C00169, C00023, C00161, C50224, C50230, C50254, C50458, C50525, C50581, C50591, C50378, C50428, C50466, C50539, C50303, C00063, C00071, C50211, C50229, C50280, C00167, C50374, C50387, C00141, C00136, C00145, C50312, C00073, C50243, C00150, C50222, C50343, C50425, C00053, C00057, C50652, C00113, C00114, C50038, C50247, C50651, C50521, C00072, C50485, C50492, C50057, C50126, C00152, C50530, C00086, C00094, C00181, C50389, C50399, C50453, C50169, C50148, C00148, C50456, C50015, C00098, C50465, C50448, C00179, C50406, C50026, C50044, C50162, C00016, C50056, C50170, C50042, C50058, C00039, C00078, C00093, C00089, C50157, C50234, C50236, C50318, C50395, C00166, C50327, C50356, C50410, C50471, C50262, C50385, C50195, C50196, C00132, C00130, C50381, C50436, C50435, C50047, C50055, C50064, C50429, C50370, C50377, C50486, C50627, C50664, C50066, C50078, C50468, C50093, C00129, C50186, C50338, C50483, C50216, C50077, C50108, C00180, C50414, C00079, C00172, C50248, C50257, C50592, C50640, C00083, C50041, C50364, C50452, C50074, C50479, C50575, C00201, C50046, C50326, C50498, C50430, C50438, C50607, C50018, C50175, C50014, C00144, C50477, C50418, C50267, C50119, C00128, C50024, C50185, C50256, C50290, C00165, C50400, C50508, C00015, C00044, C00045, C50344, C50631, C50649, C50635, C50182, C50198, C50251, C50503, C50084, C50122, C50130, C50115, C50228, C00184, C50507, C50087, C50532, C50188, C50104, C50531, C00051, C50051, C50123, C50294, C50444, C50600, C50271, C50272, C50296, C50313, C50279, C00138, C50194, C00054, C00081, C50376, C50624, C50630, C00171, C50434, C50457, C00175, C50599, C50263, C50497, C50496, C50494, C50322, C50411, C50107, C00146, C50089, C50473, C50176, C50307, C00194, C50171, C50459, C50616, C50636, C50647, C00085, C00137, C00139, C50298, C50348, C50215, C50351, C50667, C50663, C50641, C50120, C50109, C50537, C50145, C50514, C00109, C50035, C50010, C50080, C00046, C50393, C50397, C50446, C50462, C50644, C50657, C50656, C50439, C50449, C50334, C50052, C50062, C50190, C50300, C00163, C00164, C00043, C00082, C50033, C00156, C00080, C50070, C50003, C50004, C50020, C50191, C50187, C50405, C50422, C50511, C50116, C50184, C50143, C50154, C50060, C50063, C50299, C50379, C50488, C50331, C00183, C50136, C50139, C50177, C50141, C00178, C50582, C00088, C50025, C50193, C50495, C50007, C50110, C50164, C00168, C00050, C50221, C50489, C50596, C00206, C50685, C50584, C50673, C50324, C50345, C50382, C50320, C50472, C50474, C50183, C50205, C50323, C50440, C00192, C50629, C50579, C50646, C50661, C50589, C50321, C50424, C50192, C50220, C50252, C50402, C00066, C00101, C50481, C50029, C50217, C50233, C50467, C00049, C00062, C00200, C00204, C00068, C00034, C50255, C50342, C50309, C50361, C50006, C50048, C50036, C50068, C50401, C50333, C50081, C50049, C50103, C50346, C50347, C50519, C50152, C50297, C50369, C50373, C50189, C50292, C50316, C50528, C50620, C50246, C50242, C00056, C00077, C00160, C50595, C50594, C50311, C50304, C50121, C50454, C50239, C50273, C50282, C50416, C50621, C50504, C50441, C50587, C00154, C50227, C50368, C50478, C00170, C00173, C50339, C00153, C00159, C50264, C50396, C00055, C00105, C50284, C50605, C50132, C50583, C50231, C50240, C50461, C50352, C50383, C50527, C00112, C50028, C50013, C50159, C50455, C50295, C00074, C50201
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Frequently Asked Questions
A software recall means the device's embedded software or firmware has a defect that could affect its performance or safety. Many software recalls are corrected through firmware updates that can be applied without physically replacing the device. For implantable devices, the update may be delivered wirelessly during a routine clinic visit. For external devices, the manufacturer may provide updated software files or replacement units. Contact your healthcare provider to determine whether your specific device and software version are affected and what action is recommended.
Class I recalls indicate a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the defect. Class II recalls involve products that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where serious consequences are remote. Class III recalls cover products not likely to cause any adverse health consequences, typically involving technical regulatory violations. The classification guides urgency — Class I recalls require immediate action, while Class III may simply involve returning a product or acknowledging a labeling change. Always read the specific recall notice for recommended patient actions.
Report problems with medical devices to the FDA through MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at FDA.gov/safety/medwatch. Healthcare facilities are required by law to report device-related serious injuries and deaths. Patients and consumers can also report voluntarily. Include the device name, manufacturer, model number, and a description of the problem and any patient outcome. Reports from patients and clinicians help the FDA identify emerging safety signals and may trigger investigations that lead to recalls of dangerous devices.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this device if you are affected by this recall. Contact your healthcare provider and the manufacturer immediately for guidance. Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch.