HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device — Class II medical device recall Z-1106-2022
Ongoing recall by Heartware, Inc., reported 2022-05-25. Finnish and Turkish translation errors in HVAD controller and monitor displays as will as Instructions for Use
| Recall number | Z-1106-2022 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Heartware, Inc., Miami Lakes, FL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2022-03-30 |
| Classified | 2022-05-17 |
| Reported by FDA | 2022-05-25 |
| Countries outside the US | FI, TR |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00888707002868 |
| Serial numbers | MON200197, MON200321, MON200668, MON200764 |
| Model numbers | 1521DE |
Product
HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System, Model Number 1521DE, MONITOR 1521DE EXPLORE TECH
Reason for recall
Finnish and Turkish translation errors in HVAD controller and monitor displays as will as Instructions for Use, Patient Manual, and Emergency Responder Guide for the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) system.
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