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Device product

Jarvik 2000 Ventricular Assist System external components: JHI-212 Y Cable, JHI-202 Lithium-ion Battery Cable, JHI-204 Extensions Cable, JHI-201 Pedestal Cable

Z-0629-2019

October 15, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Jarvik Heart Inc
Event
Event 81709
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
274
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-0629-2019

Official wording

Reason: There is a potential for the male connectors on external cables to become damaged. This could include a detached male connector housing, misaligned connector, cracked connector housing, and bent pins.

Code information: All systems/cables

Distribution pattern: Products were distributed to the following US states: FL, NY, and UT. Products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, India, Italy, and Japan.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    There is a potential for the male connectors on external cables to become damaged. This could include a detached male connector housing, misaligned connector, cracked connector housing, and bent pins.