Date Initiated by Firm | April 03, 2020 |
Create Date | May 22, 2020 |
Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
Recall Number | Z-2058-2020 |
Recall Event ID |
85397 |
PMA Number | P100047 |
Product Classification |
Ventricular (assist) bypass - Product Code DSQ
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Product | Heartware HVAD Pump Outflow Graft, Product (REF) Number 1125 |
Code Information |
All lots and serial numbers in distribution |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Heartware, Inc. 14400 Nw 60th Ave Miami Lakes FL 33014-2807
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For Additional Information Contact | MCS Customer Service 877-367-4823 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | The Outflow Graft may be subject to tears and the Strain Relief screw may break during the pre-implant pump assembly and attachment to the HVAD Pump. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Device Design |
Action | The firm disseminated a Medical Device Safety Alert by letter beginning on 04/03/2020. The notice explained he potential for damage that can occur during the procedure. Specifically, the Outflow Graft may be subject to tears and the Strain Relief screw may break during the pre-implant pump assembly and attachment to the HVAD Pump. The letter also provided additional steps for assembly and attachment to reduce the risk of damage and tearing during the assembly procedure which was provided in Appendix A. |
Quantity in Commerce | 20147 devices |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution |
Total Product Life Cycle | TPLC Device Report |
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls. 2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall. 3 The manufacturer has initiated the recall and not all products have been corrected or removed. This record will be updated as the status changes.
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PMA Database | PMAs with Product Code = DSQ
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