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FDA Device recall Z-1471-2014

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device) Catalog Numbers: 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, and 1205

On 2014-04-30 the FDA classified a Class I recall of Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device) Catalog Numbers: 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, and 1205 by Heartware, citing the housing to the Pump's driveline connector became partially or fully separated from the front portion of the driveline connector.

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1471-2014
ClassificationClass I
Statusterminated
Initiated2013-12-06
Published2014-04-30
Last updated2026-09-13 11:53 UTC
CompanyHeartware
DistributionUS

Product

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device) Catalog Numbers: 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, and 1205. 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 HeartWare VAS is designed for in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings, including transportation via fix-wing aircraft or helicopter.

Reason

The housing to the Pump's driveline connector became partially or fully separated from the front portion of the driveline connector.

Identifiers

code_infoCatalog Numbers: 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, and 1205. Serial Numbers: HW001 to HW11270 and HW20001 to HW 20296.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:53 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1471-2014%22

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