Z-1903-2018 Class I Ongoing
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Devices
- Report Date
- June 6, 2018
- Initiation Date
- May 2, 2018
- Termination Date
- N/A
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 175878 devices
Product Description
Heartware Medtronic HVAD System for cardiac use. Including the following parts: (a) Controller / Controller Kits, Product numbers: 1400, 1401, 1403, 1407, 1420 (b) DC Adapter, Product numbers: 1435, 1440 (c) AC Adapter, Product numbers: 1425, 1430 (d) Battery Pack, Product number: 1650DE Indication for Use for OUS HVAD System: The HVAD System is intended for use in patients at risk of death from refractory end-stage heart failure. The HVAD System is designed for in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings, including transportation via fixed wing aircraft or helicopter.
Reason for Recall
Possible transient electrical connection interruption between an HVAD System power source (Battery, AC Adapter, or DC Adapter) and the Controller, while the power source is connected, that may cause unintended switching to the secondary power source and/or unexpected audible tones (beeping). The interruption typically lasts 1-2 seconds, due to oxidation between power source connector and socket.
Distribution Pattern
Worldwide Distribution including US Nationwide, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, , Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
Code Information
ALL SERIAL NUMBERS UPN/GTIN: (a) 1400 and 1401: distributed prior to GTN requirement 1403: 00888707000116, 00888707000475 1407: '00888707000291, '00888707000727, '00888707000710, 00888707000734, '00888707000741, '00888707000765, '00888707000758, '00888707000789, '00888707000772, '00888707000499, '00888707000796, '00888707000802, '00888707000819, '00888707000482, '00888707004534, '0888707001670, '00888707001656, '00888707001663, '00888707001670, '00888707001687, '00888707001694, '00888707001700, '00888707001717, '00888707001724, '00888707001731, '00888707001748, '00888707001755, '00888707001762, '00888707002813, '00888707002820, '00888707002837, '00888707002844, '00888707002851, '00888707001472 1420: '00888707000420, '00888707000437, '00888707002660 (b) 1435: '00888707000109 1440: '00888707000260, '00888707001885, '00888707001496, '00888707002745 (c) 1425: '00888707000093 1430: '00888707000307, '00888707000826, '00888707000833, '00888707000840, '00888707000857, '00888707000871, '00888707000864, '00888707000888, '00888707000901, '00888707000505, '00888707000895, '00888707000918, '00888707001489, '00888707001779, '00888707001786, '00888707001793, '00888707001809, '00888707001816, '00888707001823, '00888707001830, '00888707001847, '00888707001854, '00888707001861, '00888707001878, '00888707002738, '00888707002769, '00888707002776, '00888707002783, '00888707002790, '00888707002806, '00888707004817 (d) 1650DE: 00888707000369, 00888707001373, '00888707001588, '00888707001366, '00888707002684 '00888707002646, '00888707002653, '00888707000376