FDAAugust 6, 2015device

Temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) with Freedom Driver System REF 595000-001 Product Usage: Freedom Drivers are components of the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) System, which is indicated for use in transplant-eligible candidates at risk of imminent death from biventricu...

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

The hazard

SynCardia Systems, Inc. is recalling Freedom Drivers due to a specific component of the drive mechanism may fail and cause the drive mechanism to stop pumping; resulting in the loss of life-sustaining function.

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

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Recall history

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