FDAAugust 28, 2018device

Heart Ware(TM) HVAD(TM) System Controller/Controller Kits, Model Numbers: 1403, 1407, and 1420 Product Usage: The HeartWare HVAD System is indicated for hemodynamic support in patients with advanced, refractory left ventricular heart failure; either as a Bridge to Cardiac Transplantation (BTT), m...

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

The hazard

Certain HVAD System Controller units may not meet the labeled standard for protection against water or fluid ingress, specifically they may have the potential to develop hairline cracks at the power ports of the controller housing.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

heartware

Recall history

Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.

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