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FDA Device recall Z-1266-2022

HeartWare Battery, Model #1650DE, a component of the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System

On 2022-06-29 the FDA classified a Class I recall of HeartWare Battery, Model #1650DE, a component of the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System by Medtronic, citing batteries for the HVAD system have a weld defect affecting internal components within the HVAD battery, resulting in the battery to malfunction and no longer provide power or prev….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1266-2022
ClassificationClass I
Statusongoing
Initiated2022-05-05
Published2022-06-29
Last updated2026-09-13 11:56 UTC
CompanyMedtronic
DistributionUS

Product

HeartWare Battery, Model #1650DE, a component of the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System.

Reason

Batteries for the HVAD system have a weld defect affecting internal components within the HVAD battery, resulting in the battery to malfunction and no longer provide power or prevent the battery from holding a complete charge or properly recharging.

Identifiers

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Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC. Current status: ongoing.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1266-2022%22

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