FDAJanuary 27, 2022device

HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System

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

The hazard

Updated cleaning instructions are being provided for the Controller AC Adapter, DC Adapter, and Battery to provide clarity to avoid cleaning the power source connector pins, as this could remove the lubricant that is applied to the pins as a mitigation for power switching.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Ongoing

Brands named

heartware

Recall history

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