Recall Z-1731-2015— HeartWare Inc

Class I · Ongoing

Class I FDA medical device recall by HeartWare Inc, initiated 2015-04-29. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD). Catalog #'s US: 1101 and 1103 / OUS: 1100,1101,1102,1104,1104JP and 1205. For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage left ventricular heart failure.. Reason: Complaints with the HVAD Internal Controller Alarm Battery failures..

Recalling firm
HeartWare Inc
Classification
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Initiated
2015-04-29
Firm location
Miami Lakes, FL, United States

Product description

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD). Catalog #'s US: 1101 and 1103 / OUS: 1100,1101,1102,1104,1104JP and 1205. For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage left ventricular heart failure.

Reason for recall

Complaints with the HVAD Internal Controller Alarm Battery failures.

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