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Event 87456

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Event summary

Timeline bucket
February 26, 2021
Product types
Device
Classifications
Class I
Statuses
Ongoing
Recalling firm wording
Heartware, Inc.

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  • openFDA Device Enforcement Report-date coverage June 20, 2012–July 08, 2026 Known gap: openFDA describes 2004-present coverage, but the current export has no report-date records in this interval.
  • openFDA Device Recall event_date_initiated coverage June 01, 1997–June 30, 2026

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Instructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare HVAD System. Accompanies these system components: HVAD Sterile Implant Kit, Model Numbers: 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1104JP, 1205, MCS1705PU HVAD Controller Kit, Model Numbers: 1403US, 1407AU, 1407CA, 1407CH, 1407DE, 1407GB, 1407IL, 1407IN, 1407IT, 1407JP, 1407KR, 1420, 1420JP HVAD AC Adapter Controller, Model Numbers: 1430AR, 1430AU, 1430CA, 1430CH, 1430DE, 1430GB, 1430IL, 1430IN, 1430IT, 1430JP, 1430US HVAD DC Adapter Controller: Model Number: 1440 HVAD DATA CABLE 1575- MONITOR, Model Number: 1575 HVAD Battery Pack, Model Numbers: 1650, 1650CA-CLIN, 1650DE HeartWare Patient Pack, Model Number: 1475 HeartWare Waist Pack, Model Numbers: 2050, 2050IL, 2050OUS HeartWare Shoulder Pack, Model Numbers: 2060, 2060IL, 2060OUS The HeartWare HVAD System is indicated for hemodynamic support in patients with advanced, refractory left ventricular heart failure; either as a Bridge to Cardiac Transplantation (BTT), myocardial recovery, or as Destination Therapy (DT) in patients for whom subsequent transplantation is not planned.

Z-1426-2021
Recall number
Z-1426-2021
Initiated
February 26, 2021
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Recalling firm
Heartware, Inc.
Quantity
23123 devices (11292 US)

App-derived interpretation

Unknown reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0
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

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Reason for recall

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

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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.

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