| Date Initiated by Firm | October 31, 2023 |
| Date Posted | December 02, 2023 |
| Recall Status1 |
Open3, Classified |
| Recall Number | Z-0480-2024 |
| Recall Event ID |
93405 |
| Product Classification |
Ventricular (assist) bypass - Product Code DSQ
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| Product | 1104CA-CLIN - HVAD (HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device) PUMP, Model Number 1104CA-CLIN |
| Code Information |
Serial numbers: HW24101, HW24102, HW24103, HW24104, HW24763, HW24755FSCA
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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 | Updates to the HVAD system instructions for use (IFU) and patient manual (PM) will be provided. These updates will clarify (1) the conditions under which an HVAD [Controller Fault] alarm may sound and the recommended troubleshooting actions and (2) instructions relating to the useful life of the HVAD system components |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Labeling design |
| Action | Heartware issued an URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notice to its consignees on 10/31/2023 via letter (UPS). The notice explained the issue and informed them of the updates to the HVAD IFU and PM (patient manual). |
| Quantity in Commerce | 6 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide |
| 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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