BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Open, Classified

    HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD). Catalog #: 1101, 1103, 1100, 1101, 1102, 1104, 1104JP, and 1205. Intended for use as a bridge to cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage heart failure.

    Recall: Z-1726-2015 · Initiated April 29, 2015

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-1726-2015
    Event Number
    71242
    Firm
    HeartWare Inc
    FEI Number
    3007042319
    Product Code
    DSQ
    Status
    Open, Classified
    Root Cause
    Device Design
    Initiated
    April 29, 2015
    Posted
    June 11, 2015
    Address
    14400 Nw 60th Ave, Miami Lakes, FL, 33014-2807

    Description

    HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD). Catalog #: 1101, 1103, 1100, 1101, 1102, 1104, 1104JP, and 1205. Intended for use as a bridge to cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage heart failure.

    Reason

    Complaints with the HVAD Retraction of Pins within the driveline connector.

    Action

    Urgent Medical Device Correction letters, dated APR2015, were sent to users. The letters identified the affected device, as well as the reason for the recall and risks involved. Users were asked to review and familiarize themselves with the notice and "Patient Communication." The notice should be forwarded to anyone within customers' organization that need to be aware. Customers are to identify their patients who are currently supported by the HVAD System and distribute the "Patient Communication" to them. A HeartWare representative can assist with that process is needed. Customers should continue to reinforce the messages in the notice with their patients. The "Acknowledgement and Completion Form" should be completed, signed, and returned within 30 days of receipt of the notice. Questions or concerns should be directed to a local HeartWare representative. Clinical Support is also available at 1-888-494-6365.

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution -- US, including the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, and VA; and, the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and UK.

    Quantity

    3,747 currently in use