Z-1604-2015 Class I Ongoing

Recalled by HeartWare Inc — Miami Lakes, FL

FDA device recall Z-1604-2015 was initiated by HeartWare Inc on Apr 29, 2015 and is designated Class I. Reason for recall: Failures of the splice repair kit if exposed to excessive force. The recall status is ongoing. Affected quantity: 35.

Recall Details

Product Type
Devices
Report Date
May 20, 2015
Initiation Date
Apr 29, 2015
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
35

Product Description

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD) Pump Driveline Splice Kit Product Usage: Is intended to repair the driveline cable once an electrical break has been identified. These repairs are limited to the portion of the driveline that is outside the patient boundary (exit side).

Reason for Recall

Failures of the splice repair kit if exposed to excessive force.

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - US Nationwide in the states of FL, KY, MO, NY, TN,TX, and the countries of: Canada, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Turkey and United Kingdom.

Code Information

Catalog #: ASY00116: HVAD Pump Driveline Splice Kit Lot #'s 532770, 567949, 480786, 483769, 490692, 539664, and 598189 and Catalog #: ASY00281: HVAD Pump Driveline Splicekit; Large OD Sheath Lot #'s 654090, 672401, 678800, 690423, 833963, 873159, and 880816

Source

Dataset
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