| Date Initiated by Firm | June 13, 2008 |
| Date Posted | September 20, 2008 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on October 08, 2008 |
| Recall Number | Z-2304-2008 |
| Recall Event ID |
48724 |
| HDE Number | H040006 |
| Product Classification |
Artificial Heart - Product Code LOZ
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| Product | Abiomed : Abiocor Implantable Heart Replacement Kit System
Catalog Number:: 0034-8401-HD
The product is intended to be implanted in the thoracic cavity and replaces operation and function of the native heart. |
| Code Information |
Serial Number: 1028043 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Abiomed, Inc. 22 Cherry Hill Dr Danvers MA 01923-2575
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| For Additional Information Contact | 978-777-5410 Ext. 225 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Subassembly incorrectly aligned |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Process control |
| Action | Abiomed notified consignee by letter and on site visit on 5/13/08. The unit was removed and replaced. |
| Quantity in Commerce | 1 unit |
| Distribution | NJ |
| 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 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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| HDE Database | HDEs with Product Code = LOZ
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