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Health product recall

SynCardia Companion 2 Driver System (2015-06-26)

Starting date:
June 26, 2015
Posting date:
August 11, 2015
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-54568

Affected Products

A. SynCardia Companion 2 Driver System

Reason

Notification to surgeons of a possible safety risk for patients requiring pre-implant circulatory rescue intervention. Preliminary data analysis from INTERMACS companion post approval study suggests there may be a higher mortality rate when patient supported by the C2 Driver System.

Affected products

A. SynCardia Companion 2 Driver System

Lot or serial number

N/A

Model or catalog number

397002-001

Companies
Manufacturer
SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, INC
1992 EAST SILVER LAKE ROAD,
Tucson
Arizona
UNITED STATES