Instructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare HVAD… recallZ-1438-2021 · Heartware, Inc. · initiated Feb 26, 2021
Open, Classified
Is my device affected?
- Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
- If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Heartware, Inc. or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
- Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.
Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean
Why it was recalled
IFU and Patient Manual updated to describe HVAD Controller Connection Verification. The labeling is being corrected to reflect the actual verified behavior of a successful connector to the controller, which is a "beep" and not "audible click", to clarify under what alarm conditions a beep will not be heard, and identify alternate confirmation methods (visual indicator) for successful connection. NOTE: this update is included in the February 2021 Urgent Medical Device Notice also covered in recalls 87456 and 87603
FDA root cause category: Device Design
What the company is doing
Beginning 26-Feb-2021, an Urgent Medical Device Recall notification was disseminated to consignees who Medtronic records indicate have received affected product, UPS 2-day delivery. The notices provided updated information for the instructions for use and patient manual.
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-1438-2021
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Feb 26, 2021
- Recalling firm
- Heartware, Inc.
- Quantity
- 23123 (11292 US)
- Product code
- DSQ
- FDA submissions
- P100047
- Distribution
- Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Italy, Great Britain, Germany, Japan.
Product description
Instructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare HVAD System. Accompanies these devices: Heartware HVAD pump implant kits Models 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1104JP, 1205, and MCS1705PU. Heartware HVAD controller kits Models 1403US, 1407AU, 1407CA, 1407CH, 1407DE, 1407GB, 1407IL, 1407IN, 1407IT, 1407JP, 1407KR, 1420, and 1420JP. Heartware HVAD controller AC adapter Models 1430AR, 1430AU, 1430CA, 1430CH, 1430DE, 1430GB, 1430IL, 1430IN, 1430IT, 1430JP, and 1430US. Heartware HVAD controller DC Adapter Model 1440. Heartware HVAD data cable - monitor Model 1575. Heartware HVAD battery pack Models 1650, 1650CA-CLIN, and 1650DE. Heartware HVAD patient pack Model 1475. Heartware HVAD waist pack Models 2050, 2050IL, and 2050US. Heartware HVAD shoulder pack Models 2060, 2060IL, and 2060US.
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
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Model, GTIN: 1100, No GTIN Available; 1101, No GTIN Available; 1102, No GTIN Available; 1103, 00888707000017; 1104, No GTIN Available; 1104JP, 00888707000697; 1205, No GTIN Available; MCS1705PU, 00888707005364; 1403US, 00888707000475; 1407AU, 00888707001663; 1407CA, 00888707002851; 1407CH, 00888707001694; 1407DE, 00888707001700; 1407GB, 00888707001717; 1407IL, 00888707001724; 1407IN, 00888707001731; 1407IT, 00888707001748; 1407JP, 00888707001755; 1407KR, 00888707001762; 1420, 00888707000420; 1420JP, 00888707000437; 1430AR, 00888707000826; 1430AU, 00888707000833; 1430CA, 00888707000857; 1430CH, 00888707000871; 1430DE, 00888707000864; 1430GB, 00888707000888; 1430IL, 00888707000901; 1430IN, 00888707000505; 1430IT, 00888707000895; 1430JP, 00888707000918; 1430US, 00888707000307; 1440, 00888707001885; 1575, 00888707008051; 1650, 00888707000376; 1650CA-CLIN, 00888707001588; 1650DE, 00888707001373; 1475, 00888707008037; 2050, 00888707008082; 2050IL, 00888707001410; 2050US, 00888707000048; 2060, 00888707008099; 2060IL, 00888707001427; 2060US, 00888707000055;
Devices named in this recall
10 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- HVAD® Pump Implant Kit (Enhanced) 1103Heartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assisst) Bypass4 recalls573 deaths2,807 reports
- HVAD® Controller 1420Heartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assisst) Bypass5 recalls14 deaths2,161 reports
- HeartWare® Controller 1403USHeartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assisst) Bypass3 recalls10 deaths1,495 reports
- HeartWare® Battery 1650Heartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assisst) Bypass3 recalls740 reports
- HVAD® Pump Implant Kit MCS1705PUHeartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assist) Bypass7 recalls36 deaths203 reports
- HeartWare® Waist Pack 2050USHeartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assisst) Bypass2 recalls435 reports
- HeartWare® Shoulder Pack 2060USHeartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assisst) Bypass2 recalls117 reports
- HeartWare® Controller AC Adapter 1430USHeartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assisst) Bypass3 recalls10 reports
- Patient Pack 1475Heartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assist) Bypass2 recalls18 reports
- Data Cable 1575Heartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assist) Bypass2 recalls0 reports
Product lines
- HeartWare BatteryHeartware Inc. · 11 models · 4,241 reports · 5 recalls
- HeartWare ControllerHeartware Inc. · 2 models · 2,393 reports · 3 recalls
- HeartWare Controller AC AdapterHeartware Inc. · 5 models · 97 reports · 3 recalls
- HVAD ControllerHeartware Inc. · 3 models · 2,990 reports · 5 recalls
- HVAD Pump Implant KitHeartware Inc. · 5 models · 5,895 reports · 11 recalls
- Patient PackHeartware Inc. · 2 models · 224 reports · 2 recalls
Other devices under the same FDA submission
27 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.
- HVAD Pump Implant Kit 1103Heartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assist) Bypass6 recalls424 deaths2,952 reports
- HVAD® Pump Implant Kit 1103Heartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assisst) Bypass4 recalls666 deaths2,737 reports
- HeartWare® Battery 1650DEHeartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assisst) Bypass1 recall1,126 reports
- HeartWare® Battery 1650DEHeartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assist) Bypass2 recalls606 reports
- HeartWare® Battery 1650DEHeartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assist) Bypass1 recall615 reports
- HVAD® Controller 1403USHeartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assist) Bypass548 reports
- HeartWare® Battery 1650DEHeartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assist) Bypass1 recall487 reports
- HVAD® Controller 1420Heartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assist) Bypass1 recall281 reports
- HeartWare® Battery 1650DEHeartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assist) Bypass1 recall159 reports
- HVAD® Pump Implant Kit MCS1705PUHeartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assist) Bypass4 recalls1 report
- HeartWare® Battery 1650DEHeartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assist) Bypass1 recall150 reports
- HeartWare® Battery 1650DEHeartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assisst) Bypass1 recall130 reports
Sources and updates
- Recall record: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · View the FDA recall notice ↗
- Devices: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Devices are linked when their identifier (with a valid check digit) appears in the recall's code information.
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Text above is shown as published by the FDA.
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