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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

HVAD (HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device) STERILE IMPLANT KIT, Model Number 1100

Z-0475-2024

October 31, 2023

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Heartware, Inc.
Event
Event 93405
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
45 units
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0475-2024

Official wording

Reason: 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

Code information: Serial numbers: HW001, HW012, HW016, HW017, HW023, HW025, HW028, HW044, HW045, HW046, HW047, HW049, HW050, HW051, HW061, HW064, HW083, HW084, HW086, HW091, HW094, HW104, HW105, HW108, HW109, HW110, HW114, HW115, HW116, HW119, HW126, HW127, HW129, HW130, HW131, HW138, HW139, HW143, HW146, HW147, HW153, HW156, HW161, HW170, HW181

Distribution pattern: Worldwide

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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