Class 2 Device Recall Heartware HVAD System

• Date Initiated by Firm: February 26, 2021
• Create Date: April 20, 2021
• Recall Status: Open, Classified
• Recall Number: Z-1438-2021
• Recall Event ID: 87604
• PMA Number: P100047
• Product Classification: Ventricular (assist) bypass - Product Code DSQ
• Product: Instructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare HVAD System. Accompanies these devices: Heartware HVAD pump implant kits Models 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1104JP, 1205, and MCS1705PU. Heartware HVAD controller kits Models 1403US, 1407AU, 1407CA, 1407CH, 1407DE, 1407GB, 1407IL, 1407IN, 1407IT, 1407JP, 1407KR, 1420, and 1420JP. Heartware HVAD controller AC adapter Models 1430AR, 1430AU, 1430CA, 1430CH, 1430DE, 1430GB, 1430IL, 1430IN, 1430IT, 1430JP, and 1430US. Heartware HVAD controller DC Adapter Model 1440. Heartware HVAD data cable - monitor Model 1575. Heartware HVAD battery pack Models 1650, 1650CA-CLIN, and 1650DE. Heartware HVAD patient pack Model 1475. Heartware HVAD waist pack Models 2050, 2050IL, and 2050US. Heartware HVAD shoulder pack Models 2060, 2060IL, and 2060US.
• Code Information: Model, GTIN: 1100, No GTIN Available; 1101, No GTIN Available; 1102, No GTIN Available; 1103, 00888707000017; 1104, No GTIN Available; 1104JP, 00888707000697; 1205, No GTIN Available; MCS1705PU, 00888707005364; 1403US, 00888707000475; 1407AU, 00888707001663; 1407CA, 00888707002851; 1407CH, 00888707001694; 1407DE, 00888707001700; 1407GB, 00888707001717; 1407IL, 00888707001724; 1407IN, 00888707001731; 1407IT, 00888707001748; 1407JP, 00888707001755; 1407KR, 00888707001762; 1420, 00888707000420; 1420JP, 00888707000437; 1430AR, 00888707000826; 1430AU, 00888707000833; 1430CA, 00888707000857; 1430CH, 00888707000871; 1430DE, 00888707000864; 1430GB, 00888707000888; 1430IL, 00888707000901; 1430IN, 00888707000505; 1430IT, 00888707000895; 1430JP, 00888707000918; 1430US, 00888707000307; 1440, 00888707001885; 1575, 00888707008051; 1650, 00888707000376; 1650CA-CLIN, 00888707001588; 1650DE, 00888707001373; 1475, 00888707008037; 2050, 00888707008082; 2050IL, 00888707001410; 2050US, 00888707000048; 2060, 00888707008099; 2060IL, 00888707001427; 2060US, 00888707000055
• Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer: Heartware, Inc.; 14400 Nw 60th Ave; Miami Lakes FL 33014-2807
• For Additional Information Contact: MCS Customer Service; 877-367-4823
• Manufacturer Reason for Recall: IFU and Patient Manual updated to describe HVAD Controller Connection Verification. The labeling is being corrected to reflect the actual verified behavior of a successful connector to the controller, which is a "beep" and not "audible click", to clarify under what alarm conditions a beep will not be heard, and identify alternate confirmation methods (visual indicator) for successful connection. NOTE: this update is included in the February 2021 Urgent Medical Device Notice also covered in recalls 87456 and 87603
• FDA Determined Cause: Device Design
• Action: Beginning 26-Feb-2021, an Urgent Medical Device Recall notification was disseminated to consignees who Medtronic records indicate have received affected product, UPS 2-day delivery. The notices provided updated information for the instructions for use and patient manual.
• Quantity in Commerce: 23123 (11292 US)
• Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Italy, Great Britain, Germany, Japan.
• Total Product Life Cycle: TPLC Device Report

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• PMA Database: PMAs with Product Code = DSQ