Reported Oct 10, 2018 · Terminated

Heart Ware(TM) HVAD(TM) System Controller/Controller Kits, Model Numbers: 1403, 1407, and 1420 Product Usage: The…

Heartware, Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Heartware, Inc. · 14400 Nw 60th Ave · Miami Lakes, FL · 33014-2807

Is this the product you have?

  • Heart Ware(TM) HVAD(TM) System Controller/Controller Kits
  • Model Numbers
    • 1403
    • 1407
  • and 1420 Product UsageThe 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
Lot codes and dates
  • Serial number rangeCON300175 - CON320540
Amount recalled
17,275 units

Why it was recalled

Certain HVAD System Controller units may not meet the labeled standard for protection against water or fluid ingress, specifically they may have the potential to develop hairline cracks at the power ports of the controller housing.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Apr 5, 2019 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:53 PM UTC

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