FDAOctober 15, 2018device

Jarvik 2000 Ventricular Assist System external components: JHI-212 Y Cable, JHI-202 Lithium-ion Battery Cable, JHI-204 Extensions Cable, JHI-201 Pedestal Cable

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

The hazard

There is a potential for the male connectors on external cables to become damaged. This could include a detached male connector housing, misaligned connector, cracked connector housing, and bent pins.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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Recall history

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