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HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM - HEARTWARE BATTERY (2016-01-07)
- Starting date:
- January 7, 2016
- Posting date:
- January 18, 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-56672
Affected Products
A. HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM - HEARTWARE BATTERY
Reason
Batteries produced within the serial number ranges BAT000001 to BAT199999 appear more likely to exhibit premature or unrecognized deterioration of battery capacity.
Affected products
A. HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM - HEARTWARE BATTERY
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.
Model or catalog number
1650DE
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Heartware Inc.
14400 NW 60th Avenue
Miami Lakes
33014
Florida
UNITED STATES