Z-0726-2022 Class II Ongoing

Recalled by Heartware, Inc. — Miami Lakes, FL

FDA device recall Z-0726-2022 was initiated by Heartware, Inc. on Jan 27, 2022 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Updated cleaning instructions are being provided for the Controller AC Adapter, DC Adapter, and Battery to provide clarity to avoid cleaning the power source connector pins, as this could remove the… The recall status is ongoing. Affected quantity: 197,889 units.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
Mar 16, 2022
Initiation Date
Jan 27, 2022
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
197,889 units

Product Description

HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System

Reason for Recall

Updated cleaning instructions are being provided for the Controller AC Adapter, DC Adapter, and Battery to provide clarity to avoid cleaning the power source connector pins, as this could remove the lubricant that is applied to the pins as a mitigation for power switching.

Distribution Pattern

Distribution throughout the United States. OUS distribution in Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea (South), Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mauritius, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.

Code Information

All lots/serials for the following product model numbers: 1440, 1400, 1401, 1401AU, 1401BR, 1401CA, 1401CH, 1401DE, 1401GB, 1401IL, 1401IN, 1401IT, 1401JP, 1401US, 1403US, 1407AR, 1407AU, 1407BR, 1407CA, 1407CA-CLIN, 1407CH, 1407DE, 1407GB, 1407IL, 1407IN, 1407IT, 1407JP, 1407KR, 1425AU, 1425CA, 1425DE, 1425GB, 1425IL, 1425IT, 1425US, 1430AR, 1430AU, 1430CA, 1430CH, 1430DE, 1430GB, 1430IL, 1430IN, 1430IT, 1430JP, 1430US, 1440, 1650, 1650, 1650CA-CLIN, 1650DE

Source

Dataset
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FDA record
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openFDA file date
Oct 23, 2026
Loaded by RegDataLab
Oct 25, 2026

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