Z-1341-2021 Class I Ongoing

Recalled by Heartware, Inc. — Miami Lakes, FL

FDA device recall Z-1341-2021 was initiated by Heartware, Inc. on February 26, 2021 and is designated Class I. Reason for recall: There is the potential for the Controller power cables (AC Adapter, DC Adapter, and Battery cables), HVAD Alarm Adapter, and HVAD Monitor data cables to cause damage to the HVAD Controller ports when … The recall status is ongoing. Affected quantity: 3283 devices (1824 US).

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
April 14, 2021
Initiation Date
February 26, 2021
Termination Date
N/A
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
3283 devices (1824 US)

Product Description

Medtronic HVAD Packaged Monitor, Model Numbers: 1500, 1500AU, 1500DE, 1510US, 1511AR, 1511AU, 1511BR, 1511CA, 1511CH, 1511DE, 1511GB, 1511IL, 1511IN, 1511IT, 1511JP, 1511MY, 1520CLIN-AU, 1520CLIN-DE, 1520CLIN-GB, 1520JP, 1520US, 1521AU, 1521BR, 1521CA, 1521CH, 1521DE, 1521GB, 1521IL, 1521IN, 1521IT, 1521JP, 1521KR, 1521TW, 1521US, 1522CA, 1522CA-CLIN

Reason for Recall

There is the potential for the Controller power cables (AC Adapter, DC Adapter, and Battery cables), HVAD Alarm Adapter, and HVAD Monitor data cables to cause damage to the HVAD Controller ports when inserting the cables into the Controller ports, due to wear from misalignment of the cables to the port.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide

Code Information

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