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Health product recall

Heartware Implant Kit (2015-05-04)

Starting date:
May 4, 2015
Posting date:
May 21, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-53411

Recalled Products

A. Heartware Implant Kit

Reason

The manufacturer provides instructions to the clinicians/patients regarding the power management system and the driveline in order to help reduce the occurrence of avoidable injuries as patients remain on the device for increasingly long period of time.

Affected products

A. Heartware Implant Kit

Lot or serial number

All lots.

Model or catalog number

1104XX

Companies
Manufacturer
Heartware Inc.
14400 NW 60th Avenue
Miami Lakes
33014
Florida
UNITED STATES