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Health product recall

HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM (2016-05-01)

Starting date:
May 1, 2016
Posting date:
June 30, 2016
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-59112

Affected products

A. HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM

Reason

Power management software upgrade (FSCA APR2015A-SMR for abnormal power source switching). Heartware has developed this software update to enhance the communication between the controller and the batteries and to reduce the risk of premature "battery switching," and the occurrence of false battery alarms

Affected products

A. HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM

Lot or serial number

CON000001 to CON210000.

Model or catalog number

1104XX

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