Reported May 22, 2013 · Terminated

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device)

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 · 14000 NW 57th Ct · Miami Lakes, FL · 33014-3105

Is this the product you have?

  • Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device)
Lot codes and dates
  • Serial NumbersUnited
  • StatesHW001-HW3827
  • and InternationalHW001-HW3827 and HW1000-HW10675
Amount recalled
3,544

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

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

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 Jul 9, 2013 · Data as of Sep 19, 4:51 PM UTC

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