FDA Device recall Z-1438-2021
Instructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare HVAD System
- FDA Device
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2021-04-28
On 2021-04-28 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Instructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare HVAD System by Heartware, citing 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 connect….
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| Agency | FDA Device |
|---|---|
| Recall number | Z-1438-2021 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2021-02-26 |
| Published | 2021-04-28 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:56 UTC |
| Company | Heartware |
| Distribution | US |
Product
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.
Reason
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
Identifiers
| code_info | Model, GTIN: 1100, No GTIN Available; 1101, No GTIN Available; 1102, No GTIN Available; 1103, 00888707000017;…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, 0088870700803 |
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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-1438-2021%22
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