Medtronic HVAD Controller — Class I medical device recall Z-1336-2021
Ongoing recall by Heartware, Inc., reported 2021-04-14. There is the potential for the Controller power cables (AC Adapter, DC Adapter, and Battery cables), HVAD Alar
| Recall number | Z-1336-2021 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Heartware, Inc., Miami Lakes, FL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2021-02-26 |
| Classified | 2021-04-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2021-04-14 |
Product
Medtronic HVAD Controller, Product Numbers: 1400, 1401, 1401AU, 1401BR, 1401CA, 1401CH, 1401DE, 1401GB, 1401IL, 1401IN, 1401IT, 1401JP, 1401US, 1403US, 1407AR, 1407AU, 1407BR, 1407CA, 1407CA-CLIN, 1407CH, 1407DE, 1407GB, 1407IL, 1407IN, 1407IT, 1407JP, 1407KR
Reason for recall
There is the potential for the Controller power cables (AC Adapter, DC Adapter, and Battery cables), HVAD Alarm Adapter, and HVAD Monitor data cables to cause damage to the HVAD Controller ports when inserting the cables into the Controller ports, due to wear from misalignment of the cables to the port.
Machine access
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