FDAJune 8, 2016device

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System Controller Product Usage: For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage left ventricular heart failure. The HVAD is designed for in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings, including transportation v...

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

Loose connector ports in controller body.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

heartware

Recall history

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HeartWare Ventricular Assist System Controller Product Usage: For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage left ventricular heart failure. The HVAD is designed for in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings, including transportation v... — Recall Details · AllClear