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FDA Device recall Z-1832-2017

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD) Pump Driveline Splice Kit Product Usage: Is intended to repair the driveline cable once an elect…

On 2017-05-03 the FDA classified a Class I recall of HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD) Pump Driveline Splice Kit Product Usage: Is intended to repair the driveline cable once an elect… by Heartware, citing in April 2015, HeartWare, now a part of Medtronic, notified users of a safety issue related to the HVAD Pump Driveline Splice Kit. Medtronic now intends to send a follow-up commun….

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AgencyFDA Device
Recall numberZ-1832-2017
ClassificationClass I
Statusongoing
Initiated2017-03-10
Published2017-05-03
Last updated2026-09-13 11:54 UTC
CompanyHeartware
DistributionUS

Product

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD) Pump Driveline Splice Kit Product Usage: Is intended to repair the driveline cable once an electrical break has been identified. These repairs are limited to the portion of the driveline that is outside the patient boundary (exit side).

Reason

In April 2015, HeartWare, now a part of Medtronic, notified users of a safety issue related to the HVAD Pump Driveline Splice Kit. Medtronic now intends to send a follow-up communication to identified clinicians informing them that a new, improved splice kit is available.

Identifiers

code_infoProduct Codes: ASY00116 and ASY00281 Serial # All patients with Drivelines splice repair performed prior April 2015

Status history

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

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1832-2017%22

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