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Heartware Medtronic HVAD System for cardiac use.… recallZ-1903-2018 · Heartware · initiated May 2, 2018

Class I Open, Classified All recalls posted in May 2018

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Why it was recalled

Possible transient electrical connection interruption between an HVAD System power source (Battery, AC Adapter, or DC Adapter) and the Controller, while the power source is connected, that may cause unintended switching to the secondary power source and/or unexpected audible tones (beeping). The interruption typically lasts 1-2 seconds, due to oxidation between power source connector and socket.

FDA root cause category: Device Design

What the company is doing

The firm notified physicians and healthcare professionals about the device correction by letter on 05/02/2018. The letter explained problem and provided recommendations for effective power source management of the system. Medtronic began notifying VAD Clinicians in the US on May 31, 2018, mainly via 2-day courier, and OUS via locally approved methods, of a newly available field service. A field service for application of a lubricant to the HVAD System power source connectors to mitigate the potential for transient interruptions of the electrical connection between an HVAD System power source (Battery, AC Adapter, or DC Adapter) and the HVAD Controller is now available.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-1903-2018
Recall class
Class I (most serious)
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
May 2, 2018
Posted by the FDA
May 21, 2018
Recalling firm
Heartware
Quantity
175878 devices
Product code
DSQ
FDA submissions
P100047
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution including US Nationwide, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, , Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.

Product description

Heartware Medtronic HVAD System for cardiac use. Including the following parts: (a) Controller / Controller Kits, Product numbers: 1400, 1401, 1403, 1407, 1420 (b) DC Adapter, Product numbers: 1435, 1440 (c) AC Adapter, Product numbers: 1425, 1430 (d) Battery Pack, Product number: 1650DE Indication for Use for OUS HVAD System: The HVAD System is intended for use in patients at risk of death from refractory end-stage heart failure. The HVAD System is designed for in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings, including transportation via fixed wing aircraft or helicopter.

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

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ALL SERIAL NUMBERS  UPN/GTIN: (a) 1400 and 1401: distributed prior to GTN requirement  1403: 00888707000116, 00888707000475  1407: '00888707000291, '00888707000727, '00888707000710,   00888707000734, '00888707000741, '00888707000765, '00888707000758, '00888707000789, '00888707000772, '00888707000499, '00888707000796, '00888707000802, '00888707000819, '00888707000482, '00888707004534, '0888707001670, '00888707001656, '00888707001663, '00888707001670, '00888707001687, '00888707001694, '00888707001700, '00888707001717, '00888707001724, '00888707001731, '00888707001748, '00888707001755, '00888707001762, '00888707002813, '00888707002820, '00888707002837, '00888707002844, '00888707002851, '00888707001472  1420: '00888707000420, '00888707000437, '00888707002660  (b) 1435: '00888707000109  1440: '00888707000260, '00888707001885, '00888707001496,  '00888707002745  (c) 1425: '00888707000093  1430: '00888707000307, '00888707000826, '00888707000833,  '00888707000840, '00888707000857, '00888707000871, '00888707000864,  '00888707000888, '00888707000901, '00888707000505, '00888707000895,  '00888707000918, '00888707001489, '00888707001779, '00888707001786,  '00888707001793, '00888707001809, '00888707001816, '00888707001823,  '00888707001830, '00888707001847, '00888707001854, '00888707001861,  '00888707001878, '00888707002738, '00888707002769, '00888707002776,  '00888707002783, '00888707002790, '00888707002806, '00888707004817  (d) 1650DE: 00888707000369, 00888707001373, '00888707001588, '00888707001366, '00888707002684 '00888707002646, '00888707002653,  '00888707000376

Devices named in this recall

12 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other devices under the same FDA submission

25 devices cleared under P100047 are not named by identifier in this recall. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

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