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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Device product

HeartWare, HVAD Pump Implant Kit, REF MCS1705PU - Product Usage: indicated for hemodynamic support in patients with advanced, refractory left ventricular heart failure; either as a Bridge to Cardiac Transplantation (BTT), myocardial recovery, or as Destination Therapy (DT) in patients for whom subsequent transplantation is not planned.

Z-2072-2021

May 28, 2021

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Heartware, Inc.
Event
Event 88135
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
1 unit
Official record key
device-enforcement:Z-2072-2021

Official wording

Reason: The pump has an impeller with a shroud height that did not meet the lower control limit.

Code information: UDI: 00888707007139. Serial Number HW42843

Distribution pattern: International distribution to the country of Germany.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    The pump has an impeller with a shroud height that did not meet the lower control limit.