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Health product recall

HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM HVAD - IMPLANT KIT

Starting date:
August 22, 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-60080

Affected Products

HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM HVAD - IMPLANT KIT

Reason

Bio-Rad is conducting a recall for specified implant kits (pumps) in hospital inventory which may be more susceptible to electrical faults if the driveline becomes contaminated.

Affected products

HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM HVAD - IMPLANT KIT

Lot or serial number

All lots prior to HW25838.

Model or catalog number

1104

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