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Health product recall

HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM - HVAD IMPLANT KIT (2016-05-09)

Starting date:
May 9, 2016
Posting date:
May 10, 2016
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-58282

Affected products 

  1. HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM - HVAD IMPLANT KIT

Reason

HeartWare has opened an increased number of complaints for loose connector ports within the controller body. In parallel, there has been an increasing trend of customer reports of loose connectors.

Affected products

  1. HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM - HVAD IMPLANT KIT

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.   

Model or catalog number
  • 1470CA
Companies
Manufacturer

Heartware Inc.

14400 NW 60th Avenue

Miami Lakes

33014

Florida

UNITED STATES