HVAD Pump Implant Kit recallZ-0483-2024 · Heartware, Inc. · initiated Oct 31, 2023
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
Updates to the HVAD system instructions for use (IFU) and patient manual (PM) will be provided. These updates will clarify (1) the conditions under which an HVAD [Controller Fault] alarm may sound and the recommended troubleshooting actions and (2) instructions relating to the useful life of the HVAD system components
FDA root cause category: Labeling design
What the company is doing
Heartware issued an URGENT: MEDICAL DEVICE CORRECTION notice to its consignees on 10/31/2023 via letter (UPS). The notice explained the issue and informed them of the updates to the HVAD IFU and PM (patient manual).
Recall details
- Recall number
- Z-0483-2024
- Status
- Open, Classified
- Initiated by the company
- Oct 31, 2023
- Posted by the FDA
- Dec 2, 2023
- Recalling firm
- Heartware, Inc.
- Quantity
- 125
- Product code
- DSQ
- Distribution
- Worldwide
Product description
PUMP MCS1705PU HVAD (HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device) IMPLANT KIT US, Model Number MCS1705PU
Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)
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GTIN 00888707005364, Serial Numbers: HW43366, HW42611, HW43316, HW43247, HW43248, HW42405, HW43276, HW43251, HW43313, HW43322, HW43257, HW43262, HW43258, HW43270, HW43197, HW43157, HW43253, HW42375, HW42400, HW42582, HW43125, HW42083, HW43188, HW43042, HW42610, HW42301, HW43062, HW43219, HW43187, HW42420, HW43054, HW43115, HW43053, HW43116, HW42297, HW43109, HW42267, HW43048, HW42591, HW42439, HW42205, HW43040, HW42438, HW42586, HW42082, HW42585, HW42261, HW42404, HW42573, HW42364, HW42070, HW42202, HW42081, HW42184, HW42179, HW42069, HW42403, HW42176, HW41765; GTIN 00888707005715, Serial Numbers: HW42612, HW42685, HW42614, HW42681, HW42615, HW42618; GTIN 00888707007139, Serial Numbers: HW42372, HW42691, HW42832, HW42713, HW43019, HW43027, HW43015, HW42847, HW42697, HW42963, HW42826, HW42929, HW42934, HW42975, HW42954, HW42845, HW42705, HW42846, HW42925, HW42977, HW42978, HW42839, HW42979, HW42980, HW42982, HW42984, HW42985, HW42986, HW42704, HW42930, HW42972, HW42853, HW42924, HW42935, HW42936, HW42956, HW42957, HW42958, HW42959, HW42945, HW42946, HW42950, HW42951, HW42706, HW42699, HW42701, HW42692, HW42693, HW42694, HW42695, HW42696; GTIN 00888707007160, Serial Numbers: HW43453; GTIN 00888707009041, Serial Numbers: HW43032, HW42484, HW42522, HW43489; GTIN 00888707009423, Serial Numbers: HW43068; GTIN 00888707009454, Serial Numbers: HW43096; GTIN 00888707009485, Serial Numbers: HW42688; GTIN 00888707009492, Serial Numbers: HW42926
Devices named in this recall
2 devices in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.
- HVAD® Pump Implant Kit MCS1705PUHeartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assist) Bypass7 recalls36 deaths203 reports
- HVAD® Pump Implant Kit MCS1705PUHeartware Inc. · Ventricular (Assist) Bypass4 recalls1 report
Product lines
Other products in the same recall event
The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 93405).
- Z-0475-2024 · Open, ClassifiedHVAD (HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device) STERILE IMPLANT KIT, Model Number 1100
- Z-0478-2024 · Open, ClassifiedPUMP 1103 HVAD (HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device) IMPLANT KIT, Model Number 1103
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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