FDA recall Z-2072-2021

Heartware, Inc. · Class II · device

Product

HeartWare, HVAD Pump Implant Kit, REF MCS1705PU - Product Usage: indicated for hemodynamic support in patients with advanced, refractory left ventricular heart failure; either as a Bridge to Cardiac Transplantation (BTT), myocardial recovery, or as Destination Therapy (DT) in patients for whom subsequent transplantation is not planned.

Reason for recall

The pump has an impeller with a shroud height that did not meet the lower control limit.

Distribution

International distribution to the country of Germany.

Key facts

Status
Ongoing
Initiation date
2021-05-28
Report date
2021-07-21
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Miami Lakes, FL, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2072-2021