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FDA Device recall Z-0005-2017

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System Controller Product Usage: For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of…

On 2016-10-26 the FDA classified a Class I recall of HeartWare Ventricular Assist System Controller Product Usage: For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of… by Heartware, citing loose connector ports in controller body.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-0005-2017
ClassificationClass I
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-06-08
Published2016-10-26
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyHeartware
DistributionUS

Product

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System Controller Product Usage: For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage left ventricular heart failure. The HVAD is designed for in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings, including transportation via fix-wing aircraft or helicopter

Reason

Loose connector ports in controller body.

Identifiers

code_infoAll Heartware Controllers manufactured after September 2014. US Model No: 1400, 1401XX, 1403US. International Model No: 1400, 1401XX, 1407XX.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:54 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0005-2017%22

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