FDA Recall Terminated

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.

Recall: Z-2304-2008 · Initiated June 13, 2008

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2304-2008
Event Number
48724
Firm
Abiomed, Inc.
FEI Number
1220648
Product Code
LOZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
June 13, 2008
Posted
September 20, 2008
Terminated
October 8, 2008
Address
22 Cherry Hill Dr, Danvers, MA, 01923-2575

Description

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.

Reason

Subassembly incorrectly aligned

Action

Abiomed notified consignee by letter and on site visit on 5/13/08. The unit was removed and replaced.

Distribution

NJ

Quantity

1 unit